Scholarships at BCU | Birmingham City University We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our cookie policy to manage your settings. Saved courses Search website Scholarships at BCU I am looking for information on... General undergraduate scholarships School of Arts scholarships Business School scholarships School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering scholarships School of Life and Health Sciences scholarships School of Nursing and Midwifery scholarships Royal Birmingham Conservatoire scholarships Postgraduate scholarships International scholarships 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 eligible BCU 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 conditions Sport Scholarship for athletes Our Sport Scholarship supports students on any course who are competing at a performance level. What's included Take a 360-degree tour of our campuses Virtual tour Subject scholarships and bursaries We have a range of scholarships and bursaries for a number of our undergraduate courses. Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships If you apply to one of our selected full-time Computing, Engineering or Built Environment courses starting in September 2026 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. How to apply School of Arts 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. Art and Design scholarships 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. English and Creative Writing scholarships Business School 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. Business and Entrepreneurship scholarships School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering 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: Engineering scholarships 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. Games scholarships 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 Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships Millennium Point Scholarship Millennium Point are offering a fully funded undergraduate degree in the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering. Millennium Point Scholarship School of Life and Health Sciences 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. Sport and Exercise Science scholarships School of Nursing and Midwifery 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. Learning Disability Nursing scholarships Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 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. Music scholarships and bursaries Acting bursaries The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer bursaries to home undergraduate students joining Acting, Applied Theatre and Stage Management courses from lower income households. Acting bursaries 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. Different types of funding 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. More information Accommodation Find your home from home at BCU. We offer eight halls of residence options, ranging from on-campus to inner-city living. You can take a virtual tour of each accommodation option to find the one for you. More about accommodation Admissions Read our admission FAQs to get your application questions answered. If your question isn’t covered, we have all the details of how to get in touch. More about admissions Student Support From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here – and beyond – to succeed and flourish in your studies and career. More about student support Social Media Follow our social media channels and discover more about life at BCU, including what the University and city will offer you if you study here. More about social media Virtual tour Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses. 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