Partially funded

Sustainable Development Scholarship

University College Birmingham, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Sustainable Development Scholarship is for new international students starting a full-time postgraduate course (for example MA or MSc) at University College Birmingham who show a commitment to sustainable development.

Recipients report to a panel during their studies on how they continue to prioritise sustainability in academic work, extracurricular engagement and post-study plans, and may be asked to help with sustainability events, talks or marketing activities.

Award Information

  • Hold an accepted offer for a full-time postgraduate programme at UCB; part-time, distance learning and other levels of study are not eligible.
  • Minimum 2:1 honours (or international equivalent).
  • 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least £1,000 towards the deposit within 14 days of receiving the scholarship offer, otherwise the scholarship offer is withdrawn.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. Submit a personal statement on your sustainability-related motivations, the outcomes you expect from your postgraduate course and any prior activity or experience in this area.
  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

Applications are assessed by a panel of academic staff with expertise in sustainability.

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