The International Excellence/Achievement Scholarships are awarded to overseas undergraduate students who apply to study Chemical Engineering in recognition of academic excellence. A wide range of international qualifications will be considered, please contact the admissions tutor to find out the criteria that would apply in each case.
University of Birmingham Information
Founded in 1900, University of Birmingham is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Birmingham (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), West Midlands. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Birmingham is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Birmingham offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to qualify for this award applicants must:
- Be classed as Overseas for fee purposes
- Have made a programme in Chemical Engineering their firm choice
Achievement Scholarships are worth £1,500 and are awarded to those who achieve A*AA at A level or equivalent. Excellence Scholarships are worth £3,000 and are awarded to those who achieve A*A*A at A level or equivalent. To retain the First Class Scholarship, students must continue to perform at first class level – ie they must achieve an average mark of at least 70% at the end of each year.
Scholars cannot be in receipt of a fully-funded fees scholarship from an external body. Part-funded students should contact to Admissions Tutor for further information with regards to eligibility.
Offered Benefits
All eligible students will receive an Achievement Scholarship or Excellence Scholarship of £1,500 or £3,000, respectively.
During the degree programme, those whose performance is judged to be excellent will also be eligible for the First Class Scholarship which is worth £1,500 per year, providing the student proceeds normally to the next level with an average >70%. Therefore, the best students could receive a total of £7,500 over a four year degree.
Application Process
There is no special application process. The awards will be made automatically to all eligible students admitted to the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham who apply by the end of September to commence their studies in the October of their year of entry.
Founded in 1900, University of Birmingham is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Birmingham (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), West Midlands. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Birmingham is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Birmingham offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.