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Birkbeck University of London International Scholarships 2021 (UK)

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

March 19, 2021

Birkbeck, University of London, UK, is offering 2021 International Excellence Scholarships valued between £1,000 and £5,000 (applied as a first-year tuition discount) for international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students starting in Autumn 2021.

2021 International Excellence Scholarships at Birkbeck University, UK

Key Deadlines and Award Values

  • Award Tiers: £5,000, £4,000, £2,000, £1,500, and £1,000
  • Round 1 Deadline: May 31, 2021
  • Round 2 Deadline (Sub-Saharan Africa): August 1, 2021 (July 15, 2021 for other regions)

Eligibility and How to Apply

  1. Hold an unconditional admission offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at Birkbeck starting in Autumn 2021, and be a self-funded international fee payer residing in an eligible region.
  2. Prepare a supporting statement of no more than 4,000 characters.
  3. Submit your application via the Birkbeck Sub-Saharan Africa Online Scholarship Form (or visit the official Birkbeck International Scholarships webpage for other regions).
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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Favour Adeleke

Mar 19, 2021

Can I apply for the Birkbeck scholarship with a conditional offer, or must I wait until it becomes unconditional?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Mar 19, 2021

You must hold an unconditional offer to apply, Favour. Since the Sub-Saharan Africa deadline extends until August 1, 2021, you have plenty of time to fulfill your offer conditions first.

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