Partially funded

Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship (January Intake)

Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The January-intake International Excellence Scholarship gives self-funded international students starting a full-time postgraduate programme at Birkbeck in January 2027 a £3,000 discount on tuition fees.

Applications are considered in two rounds in November 2026. Applicants who apply in the first round are automatically considered in the second round if not successful.

Award Information

  • International (overseas) tuition fee payer.
  • Hold an unconditional offer for a full-time postgraduate programme at Birkbeck starting in January 2027.
  • Self-funded; sponsored students are excluded.
  • Enrolling at Birkbeck for the first time; current students and those returning for the second or third year of the same course are excluded.
  • Only one Birkbeck scholarship can be held; if several are awarded, the highest-value one applies.
  • £3,000 tuition fee discount (January 2027 entry).
  • Round 1: 23:59 (UK time), 10 November 2026.
  • Round 2: 23:59 (UK time), 23 November 2026.
  • Unsuccessful if no notification is received within 7 working days of the deadline.
  • Award holders must enrol for the January 2027 intake no later than 14 December 2026.
  1. Obtain an unconditional offer for a full-time January 2027 postgraduate programme.
  2. Complete the online scholarship application form for your region.
  3. Submit a statement of no more than 2,000 words, written entirely by you, explaining why you are the ideal candidate.
  4. If awarded, pay the non-refundable Student visa deposit within the time on the award letter (typically five to seven working days).
  5. Enrol by 14 December 2026.

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Documents you will need

  • Unconditional offer.
  • Supporting statement (maximum 2,000 words).
  • Evidence of provision to fund the remaining tuition fees.

How selection works

Selection is based on the supporting statement. Birkbeck has sole discretion to assign, vary or withdraw the award.

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