Partially funded

Rising Talent Scholarship

University College Birmingham, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Rising Talent Scholarship recognises high-potential new international students starting a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme at University College Birmingham who show ambition, academic promise and commitment to succeed.

Award Information

  • Hold an accepted offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme at UCB; part-time, distance learning and other levels of study are not eligible.
  • Demonstrate strong potential to succeed in your studies and contribute positively to the UCB community.
  • Hold overseas fee status and pay overseas tuition fees; home fee payers are not eligible.
  • Pay at least £1,000 towards the deposit within 14 days of receiving the scholarship offer, otherwise the scholarship offer is withdrawn.
  • The award applies to the first year of study only.
  • Agree to provide testimonials, feature in case studies and/or take part in marketing activities on request.
  • February 2027 intake: apply by 31 October 2026; outcome by 30 November 2026.
  • September 2027 intake: apply by 31 May 2027; outcome by 30 June 2027.
  • February 2028 intake: apply by 30 October 2027; outcome by 30 November 2027.
  1. Obtain an offer for a UCB programme.
  2. Submit the scholarship application through the link for your intake (February 2027, September 2027 or February 2028) on the scholarship page.
  3. Include a personal statement of no more than 500 words on your achievements to date, ideas, career aspirations and how studying at UCB supports your goals.
  4. You are notified of the outcome by email.

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Documents you will need

  • Personal statement (up to 500 words unless stated otherwise).
  • Offer letter for a UCB programme.

How selection works

Assessed on the personal statement; applicants are notified by email.

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