The University of Birmingham announces the Future Skills Scholarship (Up to £12,500 for Master’s programmes in the UK)

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The University of Birmingham has announced the launch of its Future Skills Scholarship, offering awards of up to £12,500 to support talented Indian students pursuing select future-focused Master’s programmes at its UK campus. 

When is the Application Deadline:

30 April 2026

Tell Me About The Scholarship:

The Future Skills Scholarship 2026 is a new initiative by the University of Birmingham (UK) to support talented Indian students enrolling in future-focused Master’s programmes.

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With awards of up to £12,500, the scholarship helps Indian graduates access world-class education while developing career-ready skills aligned with global workforce demands. It is part of the University’s wider £3 million investment in international talent.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Eligible postgraduate programmes include:

  • MSc Business Analytics
  • MSc Marketing
  • MSc Data Science
  • MSc Advanced Engineering Management
  • MPH Public Health
  • MSc Molecular Biotechnology
  • MA International Relations
  • LLM programmes (excluding LLM Energy and Environmental Law – Distance Learning)

Type:

Postgraduate Scholarship | Masters | Partial Funding

Who can Apply?

Applicants must:

  • Be domiciled in India.
  • Apply for one of the eligible Master’s programmes at the University of Birmingham (UK campus).
  • Plan to commence full-time study in September 2026.
  • Apply through the University’s authorised agent partners.
  • Hold a strong academic background and demonstrate talent and potential.

How are Applicants Selected?

  • Based on academic merit and potential to develop future-focused skills.
  • Applications must be submitted through authorised agent partners.
  • Preference given to students pursuing disciplines aligned with global skill shortages (data science, biotechnology, engineering management, public health, etc.).

Which Countries Are Eligible?

  • India only.

Where will the Scholarship be Taken?

  • University of Birmingham, UK campus.

How Many Scholarships?

  • Not specified (multiple awards available, up to £12,500 each).

What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?

  • Tuition fee reduction of up to £12,500.
  • Access to one of the UK’s top-ranked universities.
  • Support for future-focused disciplines aligned with global skill shortages.
  • Strong employability outcomes through career-ready Master’s training.
  • Opportunity to gain interdisciplinary skills such as digital fluency, systems thinking, and policy awareness.

How Long Will the Scholarship Last?

  • For the duration of the Master’s programme (one academic year).

How to Apply:

  1. Apply for one of the eligible Master’s programmes at the University of Birmingham (UK campus).
  2. Submit your application through the University’s authorised agent partners.
  3. Ensure all documents are prepared before the 30 April 2026 deadline.
  4. Selected applicants will be notified of scholarship awards prior to September 2026 entry.

Visit the Scholarship Webpage for Details

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