Location: United Kingdom
Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: First year of study only
Deadline: Varies by intake. February 2027 intake deadline is October 31, 2026
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The prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Award scholarship aims to recognise and support outstanding international students at University College Birmingham (UCB) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a commitment to the betterment of society. The award covers the full cost of tuition fees for the recipient’s first year of study, and is open to international (overseas fee-paying) students who have received and accepted an offer onto a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme, provided they meet the minimum academic thresholds of 144 UCAS tariff points (or international equivalent) for undergraduate study, or 1st class honours (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.
University College Birmingham (UCB) is a higher education institution based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, accredited by the University of Warwick and recognised as an Ofsted “Good” provider. UCB offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across fields including hospitality, business, health, and culinary arts, alongside college and sixth form study options for younger students, and has built a significant international student community supported by a dedicated international team. The institution markets itself around practical, real-life working experience including its own award-winning training restaurant and the Vice-Chancellor’s Award reflects its broader push to recruit academically strong, civically engaged international students into that environment.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full coverage of tuition fees for the first year of study
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must have received and accepted an offer to study on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme at University College Birmingham (part-time courses, distance learning courses, or other levels of study are not eligible)
- Must have overseas fee status and be paying overseas tuition fees (home fee payers are not eligible)
- Must meet the minimum academic requirements: 144 UCAS tariff points (or international equivalent) for undergraduate programmes, or 1st class honours (or international equivalent) for postgraduate programmes
- The scholarship is available for the student’s first year of study only
- Must pay at least £1,000 towards their deposit within 14 days of receiving the scholarship offer, otherwise the offer will be withdrawn
- Must agree to provide testimonials, feature in case studies, and/or participate in marketing activities upon request
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Applicants are assessed against the eligibility criteria above, together with the content of their personal statement, in which they must demonstrate, in 500 words, their achievements in their field of study, their career aspirations, and their contribution to the betterment of society. All applicants are notified of the outcome of their application via email by the published notification date for their intake.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
