Acker postgraduate psychology scholarship

Award overview

• Level: Postgraduate
• Mode of study: Full-time, part-time
• Tuition fee status: Home, international
• Value: £5,000
• Number of awards: Three
• Deadline: 31 July 2026

This fund is made possible by a generous donation from the alumni couple, Bill and Claire Acker.

Students accepted onto a taught MSc or MA postgraduate programme delivered by the School of Psychological Sciences will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility

To be considered, applicants must have submitted an application to one of the MA/MSc programmes delivered by the School of Psychological Sciences:

• MSc Psychology (Conversion)
• MSc/MA Health and Clinical Psychological Sciences
• MSc/MA Educational Neuroscience
• MSc/MA Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
• MSc/MA Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
• MSc/MA Developmental Science and Neurodiversity
• MSc Psychological Research Methods

Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

Value

The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.

Deadline

Applications for this scholarship must be received by 31 July 2026.

How to apply

Please apply via this online application form.

Birkbeck reserves the right to withdraw or amend a scholarship without prior notification. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability.