Birmingham Scholar is an exclusive programme created for students who join the University through
Pathways to Birmingham,
Care Experienced routes,
Realising Opportunities, the
Postgraduate Access Scholarship, the
Sanctuary Scholarship, or Black students from IMDQ1 neighbourhoods aligned with our
Access and Participation Plan (2025–28).
- Description
- PATH Scholarship Travel Grant for Birmingham Scholar students, funded by the Ellucian Foundation. Offers up to £200 for local travel linked to study, placements, research or professional development, with priority for IMDQ1 neighbourhoods.
- Date:
- 19/01/2026
- Description
- Article highlighting the Welcome Week event for Birmingham Scholars.
- Date:
- 08/10/2025
- Description
- The Birmingham Project is a week-long challenge on campus that takes place from 9-13 June 2025.
- Date:
- 31/03/2025
- Description
- Applications are now open for the 2025 Impact Challenge, an exclusive work-experience programme for Birmingham Scholars and widening participation students in their penultimate or final year of study.
- Date:
- 31/03/2025
- Description
- Join our research study to share your experiences, participate in paid workshops, and help improve the student experience. Document your journey, share your story, and make a real impact.
- Date:
- 03/03/2025
Let's connect
If you have any questions about Birmingham Scholar, don't hesitate to contact us at bhamscholar@contacts.bham.ac.uk