The University of Birmingham Islam Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity available to both international and home students pursuing a Master’s degree in Islamic Studies.
This highly competitive award covers full tuition fees and supports students dedicated to advancing knowledge in Islam and Christian–Muslim Relations through academic study at a top UK institution.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: March 25, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Birmingham is pleased to offer the Islam Scholarship to outstanding students from around the world who wish to pursue advanced study in Islamic Studies. The scholarship is funded through the Islam Fund, which supports scholarly engagement in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at the university.
The award provides financial support by covering up to 100% of tuition fees—whether at home or international rates—for students enrolling in the MA Islamic Studies programme. Funding is only considered once applicants have submitted an academic application to study the programme and intend to begin their studies in the 2026 academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Birmingham Islam Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be classified as Home or Overseas students
- Apply for the MA Islamic Studies programme and be ready to commence studies at the start of the 2026 academic year
- Submit a funding application alongside a programme application
- Intend to return to their country of ordinary residence after completing their studies
- Not be receiving any other scholarship or external funding
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the University of Birmingham Islam Scholarship will receive:
- Up to 100% coverage of tuition fees at home or international fee rates
Required Documents
Candidates will be expected to provide:
- A complete MA Islamic Studies programme application
- Two references submitted via the funding reference form
- A completed online funding application form
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Birmingham Islam Scholarship 2026:
- Submit an application for the MA Islamic Studies programme
- Complete the online funding application form
- Ensure two referees submit references through the required funding reference form
- Submit all documents before the deadline: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT
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