Partially funded

Vice-Chancellor's Award

University College Birmingham, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Vice-Chancellor's Award is a merit scholarship at University College Birmingham (UCB) for outstanding international students who show academic excellence, leadership qualities and a commitment to the betterment of society.

It is one of more than 100 merit-based international scholarships offered for 2026/27 and later academic years.

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.
  • Minimum 144 UCAS tariff points (or international equivalent) for undergraduate programmes, or first class honours (or equivalent) for postgraduate programmes.
  • 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least £1,000 towards the deposit within 14 days of receiving the scholarship offer, otherwise the scholarship offer is withdrawn.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.
  • Full tuition fee covered for the first year of study.
  • 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 500 words showing your achievements in your field of study, career aspirations and contribution to the betterment of society.
  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 and the academic minimums; applicants are notified by email.

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