University of Birmingham GREAT Scholarships 2024

University of Birmingham GREAT Scholarships 2024 is an opportunity offered by the University of Birmingham in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, to graduate students from India and Ghana who have applied for postgraduate courses in the College of Arts and Law (excluding Law LLM and MSc), at the university. A total of 2 selected candidates will receive financial assistance of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a year of study. 

Source: University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign is offering this scholarship.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be domiciled in India or Ghana
• have received an offer to pursue a full-time postgraduate programme in the College of Arts and Law, at the University of Birmingham 
• meet the academic conditions of their offer to the programme
• be classed by the University as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes
• be able to pay the outstanding tuition fees not covered under the scholarship

Note:-

• Applicants must not be a recipient of any other scholarships or funding.
• Students can apply for any programme in the College of Arts and Law (excluding LLM or MSc) for September 2024 entry.

The two selected candidates will receive financial assistance of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a year of study.

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship by following the below-mentioned steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Read the details carefully and click on 'Application Form for Master's Scholarships' to proceed with the application.
Step 4: Fill in the required details, and tick on the 'Terms and Conditions' checkbox.
Step 5: Click on the 'Submit' button.

• Copy of passport/visa (if applicable)
• Income certificate 
• Two valid references
• Marksheet of the previous examination 

Once a student's application is considered, the university needs a complete application, including a study application, online funding application, and two online references received by the deadline.

The College of Arts and Law Masters will review the application, and it will graded and ranked by school panels.

Each school will recommend their top applicants for an award and a college panel consisting of, the CAL Graduate School Deputy Director (Chair) and School Heads of Postgraduate Taught (or representative) will meet to consider the school recommendations and to award any additional scholarships (depending on funding available) through a ranking process.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 5th May 2024

Applicants must have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of living at the University of Birmingham, along with any visa/travel expenses associated with studying in the UK.