Birmingham City University Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

The Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships are open to students who are applying for a full-time Computing, Engineering or Built Environment courses starting in September 2026.

• Table of Content
• About Birmingham City University
• Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship

• 15 full-fee, course-long Scholarships, each amounting to £30,000
• 50 means-tested Bursaries of £2,000.

Requirements for Birmingham City University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

These bursaries and scholarships are for UK students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computing, Engineering or Technology-related subjects.

To be eligible for this funding, you must:

1. Secure a place on one of our Computing, Engineering or Built Environment degree courses starting in September 2026 (see ‘eligible courses’ below), studying full-time.

   • Computing

     Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons)
     Business Information Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Computer Networks and Security - BSc (Hons) 
     Computer Science - BSc (Hons) 
     Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons) 
     Computing and Information Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Cyber Security - BSc (Hons) 
     Game Design - BA (Hons) 
     Game Technical Art - BA (Hons) 
     Game Programming - BSc (Hons) 
     Game Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Music Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Sound Engineering - BSc (Hons) 

     Engineering

     Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons) 
     Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons) 

     Built Environment

     Architectural Technology - BSc (Hons) 
     Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)
     Construction Management - BSc (Hons)
     Quantity Surveying - BSc (Hons)
     Real Estate - BSc (Hons)

     Excluded courses

     Apprenticeships
     Courses delivered by BCU partners
     Part-time courses
     Sub-degree courses, such as foundation year entry and HNC/HND

     Top-up courses

2. Be from a lower socio-economic background?(i.e. from a lower income household of £25,000 or less and/or be eligible or have previously been eligible for free school meals), as well as from a priority under-represented group: female and/or ethnic minority.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Secure a place on an eligible course at BCU.
   • You will need to have a confirmed place on an eligible course at BCU on receipt of your level 3 qualifications (A Level / BTEC or equivalent). You can see all eligible courses in our Terms and Conditions below. 
   • Search courses
2. If you are applying for the Scholarship, complete the application form.
   • Applications close 22 March 2026. 
   • Scholarship application
3. If you are applying for the Bursary, complete the application form.
   • Applications close 22 March 2026.
   • Bursary application

For more details, visit Birmingham City University Scholarship webpage