Featured byThe University of Manchester
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition fees waiver + other costs
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- travel expenses
- other
Description
The University of Manchester is committed to supporting a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Through our Equity and Merit Scholarships, we aim to empower talented individuals from the Global South to drive meaningful change in their home countries.
Benefits
We offer two types of scholarship:
Full-time, on-campus master’s (one-year)
Part-time, distance learning master’s (three to five years)
There are 30 scholarships (20 for full-time study and ten for online study) available for a range of courses in engineering, environment, health sciences, global development, education and law.
The scholarships cover full tuition fees, and for students who will be studying in Manchester, the award includes return international airfares, living expenses and visas.
Eligibility
To apply for a scholarship, you must:
- be a resident citizen of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe;
- hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with the required grade. Your degree must be awarded before September. Please check the list of Eligible Qualifications for Equity and Merit Scholarships to ensure you meet our academic requirements;
- have at least two years’ professional experience related to your chosen field of study – this excludes unpaid internships or voluntary work;
- be committed to returning home and be able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of your home country;
- have a clear idea of how studying at Manchester will benefit both your career and the wider community;
- have not previously studied outside of Africa (training of six months or less does not count).
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
6 nationalities
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026
Scholarship applications for September 2027 entry will open on 1 August 2026 and close on 31 August 2026.
You can view a sample application form to help you prepare.
To apply, use this: Equity and Merit Scholarships: 2027/28 application form.