Scholarships at BCU
We want all our students to achieve their full potential. With our scholarship schemes, you could receive support to kick-start your BCU journey.
General undergraduate scholarships for January 2027 entry
Our Travel Pass Scheme and Sport Scholarship are for students studying any undergraduate course who meet the terms and conditions. Find more information on the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
BCU Travel Pass Scheme
First year BCU students from selected schools and colleges can receive a free West Midlands travel pass worth up to £750!
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The Accelerate Scholarship
Our £1,000 BCU Accelerate Scholarship is paid in three instalments across your first year of study to support you as you make the move from school or college.
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Sport Scholarship for athletes
Our Sport Scholarship supports students on any course who are competing at a performance level.
Find out moreGeneral undergraduate scholarships for September 2027 and January 2028 entry
Find out more about the scholarships and bursaries available for September 2027 and January 2028 entry.
BCU Travel Bursary
Students from selected Midlands schools and colleges could receive up to £750 towards travel costs, helping you get to campus and focus on your studies.
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Accelerate Travel Bursary
If you live outside the seven West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) areas, you could receive £1,000 towards your travel costs.
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Sport Scholarship for athletes
Our Sport Scholarship supports students on any course who compete at a high-performance level alongside their studies.
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Subject scholarships and bursaries
We have a range of scholarships and bursaries for a number of our undergraduate courses.
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
The Henderson Programme provides scholarships, bursaries and opportunities for students studying Computing, Engineering and Built Environment degrees at Birmingham City University.
£1,000 subject scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining the following select courses.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Music scholarships and bursaries
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer bursaries to home undergraduate music students from lower-income backgrounds as well as a number of scholarships to music applicants who demonstrate excellence or outstanding potential at audition, and/or specialise in a ‘shortage’ Principal Study area.
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Acting bursaries
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer bursaries to home undergraduate students joining Acting, Applied Theatre and Stage Management courses from lower income households.
Scholarships, grants and bursaries explained
Confused about bursaries, scholarships, and grants and what the difference between them is? We’re here to explain what these words mean and how they could support you in funding your studies.
Looking for postgraduate or international scholarship opportunities?
These scholarships are for UK fee-paying undergraduate students; if you're an international applicant, see our international scholarships. If you're interested in studying a postgraduate taught or research degree, explore the postgraduate scholarships and bursaries that may be available to help fund your studies.
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