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
Our Accelerate Scholarship, 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.
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.
See if you're eligibleBCU Travel Pass Scheme
First year BCU students from selected schools and colleges can receive a free West Midlands travel pass worth up to £650!
See the terms and conditionsSport Scholarship for athletes
Our Sport Scholarship supports students on any course who are competing at a performance level.
What's includedNext Open Day: Saturday 15 November
Subject scholarships and bursaries
We have a range of scholarships and bursaries for a number of our undergraduate courses.
School of Arts
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Art and Design £1,000 scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining BA (Hons) Art and Design with Creative Technologies or our Art and Design foundation year in September 2026.
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English and Creative Writing £1,000 scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing, BA (Hons) English and Journalism, BA (Hons) English Language and Literature, BA (Hons) English Literature or BA (Hons) Creative Writing starting in September 2026.
Business School
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Business and Entrepreneurship £1,000 scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining BSc (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship in September 2026.
School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering
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Engineering £1,000 scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering or BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering in September 2026:
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Games £1,000 scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining BA (Hons) Game Art, BA (Hons) Game Design, BSc (Hons) Game Technology or BSc (Hons) Game Programming starting in September 2026.
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Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships
If you apply to one of our selected full-time Computing, Engineering or Built Environment courses you could be eligible to receive a Henderson Scholarship worth £10,000 a year over three years, or a one-off Henderson Access Bursary of £2,000.
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Millennium Point Scholarship
Millennium Point are offering a fully funded undergraduate degree in the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering.
School of Life and Health Sciences
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Sport and Exercise Science £1,000 scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science in September 2026.
School of Nursing and Midwifery
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Learning Disability Nursing £1,000 scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining BSc (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing in September 2026.
School of Law and Social Sciences
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Youth Work £1,000 scholarships
BCU is offering scholarships worth £1,000 for undergraduate students joining BA (Hons) Youth Work and Communities in September 2026.
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 specialize 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.