Apply for the Millennium Point Trust Scholarship and you could win a fully funded undergraduate degree at Birmingham City University’s (BCU) Faculty for Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment funded. If you make it to the finals you’ll also get a number of opportunities and benefits to develop new skills and experience to get you started in your chosen career.
Applications for 2020 have now closed – applications for 2021 will open later this year, be the first to know by signing up to our mailing list.
Check out our interview with our 2019 Winner, Laura, above.
How do you apply?
Applications for 2020 have now closed, to be alerted of when they are open for 2021, please sign up to our mailing list here.
Can you apply?
You’ll need to meet the below criteria:
- You live in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom
- You are 18 by, and looking to start an undergraduate degree in, September 2020.
- Your chosen course is listed below.
- You do not already have an undergraduate or above qualification.
- You are not currently studying an undergraduate or above qualification.
- You meet the entry requirements for your chosen course – you can find this out on the BCU website.
- You have completed your application and submitted it through our online form by 31st January 2020.
What do you get out of it?
It’s a two-stage application with the final stage being a live final. The winner will be awarded a trophy and a scholarship which pays for their tuition fees at Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built-Environment. It’s not just about the winner, all finalists will receive free workshops, training and opportunities to kick start their career as part of the Scholarship programme. This can include industry links, work placements and mentorship in your chosen field.
Where would it be?
This scholarship currently applies to Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built-Environment only.
What courses can you do?
Below is a list of courses that is eligible to be funded by the Millennium Point Trust Scholarship. If you do not see your course listed, then it is likely that it is not eligible to receive our funding, but you can check by visiting the Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment page.
BSc (Hons) Digital Media Computing
BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology
BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology
BSc (Hons) Visual Effects
BSc (Hons) Music Technology
BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer and Data Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics
BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
BSc (Hons) Construction Management
BSc (Hons) Property Development and Planning
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) Real Estate
Need some help? Check out our application guide.
What are the key dates?
Applications Deadline | Friday 31st January 2020
Applicants notified | Friday 14th February 2020
Live Final at Millennium Point | Friday 13th March
