The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce the award of 15 scholarships of £5,000 for international students domiciled in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa who are applying for entry to an undergraduate programme at the University starting September 2025.
When is the Application Deadline:
🗓️ 27th June 2025
Tell Me About The Award:
The University of Birmingham will award 15 scholarships of £5,000 each to high-achieving international undergraduates from select African countries for studies starting in September 2025.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
✅ Arts and Law
✅ Engineering and Physical Sciences
✅ Life and Environmental Sciences
✅ Nursing and Physiotherapy
✅ Pharmacy
✅ Social Sciences
❌ MBChB Medicine, BDS Dental Surgery, and Law (use Birmingham Law School options instead).
Type:
🎓 Undergraduate (First-year only)
Who can Apply?
Students who:
- Have received and accepted an offer from Birmingham for Sept 2025
- Meet all academic requirements
- Are registered with a local representative
- Can cover living/visa costs
- Are overseas fee payers
- Are domiciled in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, or South Africa
How are Applicants Selected?
✅ Academic merit
📞 Interview only if two candidates have identical grades
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 Nigeria
🌍 Ghana
🌍 Kenya
🌍 South Africa
Where will the Award be Taken?
📍 University of Birmingham (UK campus)
How Many Awards?
🎉 15 scholarships
What is the Benefit of the Award?
💰 £5,000 towards your first-year tuition fees
❌ Cannot be combined with any other scholarship
How Long Will the Award Last?
🗓️ One academic year (first year only)
How to Apply:
- Accept your offer & choose Birmingham as firm choice
- Register and apply through a local representative
- Meet all eligibility criteria by 27 June 2025
📩 Contact your local representative to apply.
Decisions announced: Early July 2025
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details
