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Career Development Mentoring Programme for India

Connect one-to-one with outstanding University of Birmingham alumni working across public leadership, smart healthcare and finance. Gain clearer career direction, practical insight and the opportunity to compete for a £5,000 tuition fee scholarship.
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Why apply?

This opportunity combines alumni engagement, employability development and competitive scholarship support for high-performing postgraduate applicants from India.

  • One-to-one career development conversations with distinguished University of Birmingham alumni from India
  • Six meetings with your mentor over six-months, offering real industry insight and practical career guidance
  • A chance to develop greater clarity around your career direction, leadership potential and employability
  • The strongest applicants may also be awarded a £5,000 tuition fee scholarship

Who can apply?

This opportunity is open to outstanding Indian postgraduate offer holders who demonstrate strong academic achievement and a clear commitment to future career development.

  • You must have accepted an offer for a full-time taught postgraduate programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus for entry in September 2026, and paid your tuition fee deposit of £3,000 by 30 May 2026. Please note this the deposit deadline. The application deadline is 15 June 2026.
  • You must be an Indian national or domiciled (living) in India.
  • You must be classified by the University as an overseas fee payer and have sufficient funding to cover the remaining tuition fees, living costs, visa costs and travel expenses.
  • You must enrol in September 2026; neither the scholarship nor the programme opportunity may typically be deferred.
  • Selection will be based on academic merit, the NIRF ranking of the applicant’s institution, and overall alignment with the chosen programme.

Meet our Career Development Mentors

Applicants will be able to rank their preferred alumni in order of preference. Final matching will depend on fit, career interests and overall programme balance.

Career Development Mentoring Scholarship

Scholarship value of £5,000 with first-year tuition reduction
  • The scholarship value is £5,000 and will be applied as a tuition fee reduction for the first-year only
  • There are only three scholarship awards available in this cycle
  • Scholarships will be awarded competitively based on the overall strength of the application, academic profile and programme fit
  • Students awarded the scholarship will be expected to participate fully in the Career Development Mentoring Programme and complete the required engagements and feedback
  • The University reserves the right to close applications before the published deadline
  • Unless otherwise confirmed in writing by the University, the scholarship cannot typically be deferred or transferred

Timeline

Programme schedule
  1. Applications open - 18 May 2026
  2. Application deadline - 15 June 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Outcome notification - End of June 2026
  4. Programme launch - November 2026
  5. Career Development Mentoring engagement period - Six one-to-one online meetings over six-months
  6. Programme completion - April 2027

Prepare to apply

  1. Confirm that you hold and have accepted an eligible postgraduate offer for September 2026 entry.
  2. Review the alumni profiles and consider which Career Development Mentor best aligns with your aspirations.
  3. Prepare your online application in advance of the deadline.
  4. Keep an eye on your email inbox for updates after submitting your application.

Any questions?

Contact the India team

Apply for the Career Development Mentoring Programme

The deadline to submit your application is 15 June 2026, 23:59 BST.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Career Development Mentor?

The Career Development Mentoring Programme combines alumni engagement, employability development and competitive scholarship support for high-performing postgraduate applicants from India.

We are offering one-to-one career development meetings with distinguished University of Birmingham alumni from India, who will provide industry insight and practical career guidance. In the UK, this role is what we call a mentor: an experienced professional who supports your career development.

You will also have the chance to develop greater clarity around your career direction, leadership potential and employability.

The strongest applicants may also be awarded a £5,000 tuition fee scholarship.

How long is the programme?

The programme will begin in November 2026 and includes six one-to-one meetings with your mentor over a six-month period. These meetings will take place virtually via video calls.

How much is the scholarship worth?

There are three awards available, each worth £5,000 as a tuition fee reduction.

Will all students who join the programme receive a scholarship?

No. The mentoring programme is linked to the scholarship promotion, but the scholarship is competitive and only three awards are available.

Can this scholarship be combined with other scholarships?

This scholarship cannot be held in conjunction the Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship for India, or the Future Skills Scholarship.

However, the scholarship can be combined with the Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship and the India Birmingham Connect Scholarship. The Birmingham Connect Scholarship is an event-based scholarship, available exclusively to those attending in-person offer holder events in India.

When reviewing and accepting scholarships, please review the terms and conditions for each scholarship as they may differ. Please notify the team issuing your scholarship of your acceptance or rejection as applies.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 15 June 2026 at 23:59 BST. The University reserves the right to close applications earlier if required.