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

