UK 2026: University of Birmingham Marshall Scholarship | Deadline 16 Sep 2025

About University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen’s College, Birmingham (founded in 1828 as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery) and Mason Science College (established in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason), making it the first English civic or ‘red brick’ university to receive its own royal charter. It is a founding member of both the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research.

Marshall Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Marshall Scholarship

As a partner of the Marshall Scholarship, the University will give a full waiver of tuition fees to Marshall Scholars. The Marshall Scholarship will provide a full stipend covering the cost of living expenses.

Requirements for Marshall Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for a 2026 Marshall Scholarship, candidates must:

• • Be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship).
  • By the time they take up their scholarship in September 2026, hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
  • Have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 on their undergraduate degree (applicants must have a GPA of 3.7 at the time of application); rounded GPA’s are not accepted.
  • Have graduated from their first undergraduate college or university after April 2023.
  • Not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University or GCSE or A Levels taken at school in the UK.