University of Birmingham announces Postgraduate Chancellor’s Scholarship for Indian Students

Feb 18th: The University of Birmingham has opened applications for the India Postgraduate Chancellor’s Scholarship, offering £10,000 towards tuition fees for Indian students enrolling in full-time postgraduate Master’s programmes at its UK campus from September 2026.

The scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving Indian students by easing tuition costs and enabling access to a Russell Group education, while helping graduates build globally relevant skills and international exposure in an increasingly interconnected job market.

Commenting on the initiative, Professor Mark Lee, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (India), University of Birmingham, said, “Indian students bring extraordinary ambition, resilience, and curiosity to the University of Birmingham’s classrooms. The India Postgraduate Chancellor’s Scholarship is designed to support their journey toward global opportunity, helping them gain skills, confidence, and international exposure that will empower their careers.”

To be eligible, applicants must be domiciled in India, hold and have accepted an offer for a postgraduate programme at the University of Birmingham, have paid the required deposit, and demonstrate the ability to meet living expenses and any remaining tuition fees not covered by the scholarship.

The application deadline is 31 May 2026.

Applications for 2026 entry are now open. Further information on eligibility criteria and the application process is available on the University of Birmingham website.