University College Birmingham Vice-Chancellor’s Award 2027 for International Students

University College Birmingham (UCB) in the UK offers the Vice-Chancellor's Award to outstanding international students who show academic excellence and leadership. The award covers the full tuition fee for your first year of study.

What the award covers

• 100% of tuition fees for the first year of your bachelor's or master's programme
• The award does not include living costs or later years of tuition

Who can apply

• International students with overseas fee status (home fee payers are not eligible)
• Starting a full-time, on-campus bachelor's or master's programme (part-time and distance learning are not eligible)
• Bachelor's applicants: at least 144 UCAS tariff points or an international equivalent
• Master's applicants: a first-class honours degree or an international equivalent

Conditions

• You must pay at least £1,000 towards your deposit within 14 days of receiving the scholarship offer, or the award will be withdrawn
• Winners agree to take part in testimonials, case studies or marketing activities if asked

Intakes and deadlines

How to apply

1. Apply to UCB for an eligible full-time programme and receive an offer.
2. Write a 500-word personal statement covering:
   • your achievements in your field
   • your career goals
   • how you contribute to the betterment of society
3. Submit your application through the link for your intake on the official Vice-Chancellor's Award page.
4. Watch your email for the result.

Other UCB scholarships for international students

UCB also offers the Dean's Award, Women in Leadership Scholarship, Sustainable Development Scholarship (postgraduate), Rising Talent Scholarship, NextGen Innovator Scholarship, an automatic Early Action Scholarship for undergraduates who pay their deposit early, and the GREAT Scholarship for postgraduate applicants from Nigeria and Pakistan.

Tips

• Apply for your course early, so you have an offer in time for the scholarship deadline.
• Show leadership and social impact in your personal statement with real examples.
• Plan your other costs: tuition for later years, living costs and visa fees.
• Applying for the scholarship is free. Never pay anyone who promises a guaranteed award.