Poynting Excellence Scholarship at University of Birmingham 2025

Poynting Excellence Scholarship at University of Birmingham 2025

The Poynting Excellence Scholarship is intended for overseas students undertaking a Bachelor's qualification in Physics or Astronomy at the University of Birmingham. This award offers partial financial support and aims to acknowledge exceptional academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all international applicants with the exception of those holding UK citizenship.
• Candidates must possess overseas fee-paying status once admitted.
• This award cannot be held alongside the Poynting Achievement Scholarship within the same academic year.
• Required academic achievements include:
  • A Levels: Grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics, Grade A in Physics, Grade A in a third subject.
  • International Baccalaureate: Marks of 7 in Higher Levels encompassing Mathematics and Physics.
  • Other qualifications from diverse international education systems that satisfy the equivalent criteria.

Scholarship Benefits

The award provides GBP 3,000 to recipients, with funds released in the first term of the initial year.

Application Details

Applicants who meet the requirements are assessed automatically, so no distinct submission is needed. For further details and to verify eligibility, consult the official scholarship page.

Important Dates

The cutoff for the Poynting Excellence Scholarship is February 28, 2026. Applicants must satisfy all eligibility conditions by this deadline to be evaluated for the award.