The University of Birmingham has announced the Islam Scholarship for the 2026 academic year, offering an exceptional funding opportunity for incoming MA Islamic Studies students. This prestigious award provides up to 100% tuition fee coverage for both Home and International applicants, making it one of the most generous scholarships available in the field of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations.
This announcement is especially significant for international students planning to begin their postgraduate studies in September 2026, as the Islam Fund is dedicated to supporting emerging scholars who aim to contribute meaningfully to interfaith understanding in their home countries.
What This Scholarship Offers?
The Islam Scholarship covers up to 100% of tuition fees at Home or Overseas rates. It is specifically designed to support students enrolling in the MA Islamic Studies program at the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston campus. The award is competitive and cannot be held alongside any other scholarship.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship welcomes applications from:
- New MA Islamic Studies applicants (Home and Overseas).
- Students of any nationality beginning their studies in the 2026 academic year.
- Individuals who intend to return to their home country upon completion of their degree.
It is not available to current master’s students and can only be considered once a formal study application has been submitted.
How to Apply?
Applicants must:
- First submit a complete application to study the MA Islamic Studies programme.
- Submit the online funding application form.
- Ensure two (02) referees submit the official online funding reference form before the deadline.
Only fully completed applications—including study application, funding application, and two online references—will be considered.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Islam Scholarship is Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT. Applicants will be notified of the results between early May and the end of June 2026.