Marking their 125th anniversary celebrations, the University of Birmingham is rolling out several special scholarships available to Indian students. One of the most prominent universities in the UK is now accepting applications for their 125th Anniversary Scholarships to promote international education and honour the academic achievements of outstanding students.

The scholarships, that allow Indian students to obtain funding for a variety of postgraduate taught (PGT) Master’s degrees — ranging from £4,000 to £5,000 — for programmes commencing in September 2025, underscores the university’s commitment to promoting diversity, developing international talent, and establishing life-changing educational opportunities.

The University of Birmingham is also marking the installation of its new chancellor, Sandie Okoro OBE, with a series of special Chancellor’s Scholarships.

Only the eighth chancellor since the university was established in 1900, Sandie succeeds Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, and follows in the footsteps of founder, the Rt Hon Joseph Chamberlain, and former prime minister, the Rt Hon Anthony Eden, the Earl of Avon.

Scholarships available for Indian aspirants

Numerous unique scholarship possibilities are available to Indian students, such as:

125th Anniversary Scholarships

• £4,000 awards for all eligible Indian students enrolling in most postgraduate Master’s programmes, excluding MSc Management, MSc International Business, MSc Marketing, or MBA.

• £5,000 awards for high-achieving students selected through the India Chancellor’s Scholarship programme, applicable to all Master’s programmes, including business disciplines.

• No cap on the number of £4,000 scholarships; for £5,000 awards, 50 scholarships will be granted based on academic merit.

• Deadline: End of May 2025 for formal acceptance of the offer.

Chancellor’s Scholarships 2025

• 15 awards of £6,000 each, for postgraduate taught Master’s programmes.

• Selection is based on academic merit and excellence demonstrated in the application process.

• Deadline: End of May 2025.

MBA Scholarships

• Up to £15,000 for outstanding candidates applying for the Purposeful Leader MBA programme.

• Additional scholarships up to £10,000 for Responsible Business MBA applicants.

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

India High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarships (High Fliers Research 2024 ranks UoB as the most targeted university in the UK by the top employers)

• Limited scholarships for Indian students, applicable to undergraduate programmes.

• Based on academic merit and nominations from schools or agent partners.

• Deadline: End of May 2025.

Kicking off the year-long celebrations with these scholarships, Sandie Okoro OBE, chancellor, University of Birmingham, said, “As part of the University’s milestone celebrations, I am pleased to be a part of this significant occasion. I look forward to marking this momentous year with the staff and students who make the University of Birmingham such a wonderful place. Let’s highlight the university’s enduring commitment to diversity and high standards of education, as well as its enormous global impact.”

Professor Adam Tickell, vice-chancellor, University of Birmingham, said, “I am proud to kick-start our 125th anniversary celebrations here in India specifically. I would want to draw attention to the institution’s dedication to globally advancing research and education, which is supported by its tradition of excellence and innovation. The university has always attempted to address global issues and promote a brighter future, and this milestone underscores that goal. We are proud to deepen our ties with India by offering these scholarships. They represent our long-standing commitment to empowering global talent and advancing knowledge to address the challenges of the future.”

Applications for these scholarships are now open, with deadlines ranging from May 2025 for specific awards. Indian students are encouraged to explore these opportunities to be part of an institution with a rich legacy of research and academic impact.

For more information, visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/index.aspx 

Established by Queen Victoria in 1900 as Great Britain’s first civic university, the University of Birmingham is a global top 100 university and a member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities. To learn more, visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/. 

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