
Pathways to Birmingham Scholarship

Award details
- Award typeUniversity
- Award valueScholarship is valued at £1,500 per year of study
- Application deadlineOngoing
- Study levelUndergraduate
- Qualification levelBachelors
- CampusBirmingham (Edgbaston)
The Pathways to Birmingham (P2B) Scholarship is available to new undergraduates entering the University through any one of the University's P2B programmes (Access to Birmingham, Routes to the Professions, National Access Summer School, Belong at Birmingham). The scholarship is awarded to those who complete their P2B programme, including a high pass in the Skills4Uni test, and achieve the grades of the standard prospectus offer for their course. The scholarship is valued at £1,500 per year of study and is renewable, subject to the terms and conditions.
Who can apply?
Students must make the University of Birmingham their firm choice on UCAS and complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme (Access to Birmingham, Routes to the Professions, National Access Summer School, Belong at Birmingham). In addition, candidates must also achieve at least 75% in the Skills4uni test and achieve the exam results needed for their standard offer, or equivalent (rather than the Pathways to Birmingham offer).
Open to students living in (domiciled) in the following countries: Ireland, United Kingdom
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria, you will be contacted by the University about your award in the first academic term.
If you believe you are eligible for an award but have not heard from the University by the start of the second academic term, please get in touch with the P2B Team at a2b@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
For further information about Pathways to Birmingham, please visit the Pathways to Birmingham pages.
Ask a Question
For more information about this scholarship please contact the Outreach Team a2b@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Alternative Funding Options
Chamberlain Award 2025 and 2026 entry
UK students who started undergraduate courses in September 2025 or September 2026 may be eligible for extra financial support via the Chamberlain Award.
Enhanced Chamberlain Award
If you are leaving care to come to the University, there is extra financial support available.