High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarships for India

University of Birmingham
Amount
£5,000 GBP
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Last updated
January 28, 2026
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Overview

The University of Birmingham offers the High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarship for Indian students commencing full-time undergraduate studies in September 2026. This scholarship awards £5,000 towards the first-year tuition fees for eligible students demonstrating outstanding academic performance.

Scholarship Value

  • £5,000 awarded towards tuition fees for the first year only
  • Applicable to full-time undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Birmingham’s UK campus starting September 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Have received an offer and selected the University of Birmingham as their firm choice for a full-time undergraduate programme starting September 2026
  • Be entering the first year of study at the UK campus
  • Meet the academic conditions of their offer
  • Be classified as an overseas fee payer for tuition fee purposes
  • Have sufficient funds to cover living costs, visa, and travel expenses
  • Start studies in September 2026 (deferrals are not permitted)
  • Be domiciled in India at the time of application
  • Be registered with and submit their scholarship application through one of the University’s local representatives in India by 30 June 2026
  • Pay the net tuition fees for the first year by 31 October 2026 upon enrolment

Exclusions

  • Applicants to MBChB Medicine and Surgery or BDS Dental Surgery programmes are not eligible
  • The scholarship cannot be combined with any other awards

Application Process

  • Accept an offer from the University of Birmingham and confirm it as the firm choice
  • Register with one of the University’s local representatives in India
  • Submit the scholarship application through the local representative by the deadline of 30 June 2026
  • Selection is based primarily on academic merit and a scholarship Statement of Purpose
  • In rare cases where academic merit alone does not determine the awardee, applicants may be invited to an online interview

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for high-achieving Indian students seeking financial support to study at a prestigious UK university. Interested applicants should check their eligibility, prepare their academic documents and Statement of Purpose, and apply promptly through the designated local representatives to maximize their chances of receiving this award.

Eligible nationalities

India

Eligible program levels

  • 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Masters
  • Top-up Degree