Poynting Excellence Scholarship at University of Birmingham 2024-25

The Poynting Excellence Scholarship, for international undergraduate physics students, enables you to be recognized and rewarded for your excellent academic achievements before arriving as a student at the University of Birmingham.

Eligibility criteria for the Poynting Excellence Scholarship:

• Applicants must identify as international students.
• Applicants must hold the overseas fee-paying status on their acceptance to the university.
• Applicants cannot receive the scholarship in the same year in conjunction with the Poynting Achievement Scholarship.
• Applicants must achieve the following results or its equivalent qualifications:
  • A Levels A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics, A in Physics, A in a third subject
  • IB: 7, 7, 7 from Higher Levels including Mathematics and Physics
  • HKDSE: 5*, 5*, 5* including Mathematics and Physics
  • Indian Standard XII ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra 90% in three subjects including Maths and Physics
  • Indian Standard XII West Bengal: 85% in three subjects including Maths and Physics
  • Indian Standard XII Other State board: 95% in three subjects including Maths and Physics
  • Malaysian STPM: Grades equivalent to A-level grades above

Application Process:

All eligible candidates are automatically considered for the scholarship.

Value of the Award:

The successful candidates are awarded a scholarship of £3,000 during year 1 semester 1.