Applications are now open for the University of Birmingham Islam Scholarship 2026 in the United Kingdom. This fully funded scholarship offers a remarkable opportunity for international students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in MA Islamic Studies. Eligible applicants can receive financial support covering up to 100% of tuition fees, whether at home or overseas rates. This scholarship aims to encourage talented scholars to advance their studies in Islamic Studies and contribute to interfaith understanding globally.Register now for new programs at MK SCHOLARS

The scholarship is supported by the University of Birmingham’s Islam Fund, which focuses on nurturing students with a commitment to fostering Christian-Muslim relations and promoting intercultural understanding. Applicants are advised to coordinate closely with their referees to ensure completion of the online College of Arts and Law funding reference form, which is a critical part of the selection process.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

·        Covers up to 100% of tuition fees for domestic and international students.

·        Available exclusively for students enrolling in the MA Islamic Studies program at the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston campus.

·        Highly competitive and cannot be combined with any other scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

·        Open to national and international students beginning their MA Islamic Studies studies in September 2026.

·        Current Master’s students are not eligible.

·        Applicants must plan to return to their home country after completing their studies.

·        Cannot be combined with other scholarships, including cooperative scholarships.

·        Open to students of all nationalities, regardless of domestic or international fee status.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

·        All Programs

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

·        Completed online application form for funding

·        Degree certificate(s)

·        Copy or scan of passport/national ID

·        CV/Resume

·        Two referee references submitted via the online funding reference form

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1.     Complete your application to study the MA Islamic Studies program at the University of Birmingham.

2.     Fill out the online funding application form.

3.     Ensure that two referees submit their references using the funding reference form.

4.     Submit the complete application before the deadline to be automatically considered for the scholarship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·        The scholarship supports students intending to contribute meaningfully to interfaith understanding.

·        Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact referees in advance to ensure timely submission of references.

·        Only fully completed applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

·        25 March 2026