Scholarships at University of Manchester

Postgraduate

Students must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a master's course at The University of Manchester (September 2021 start date). Scholarships can only be awarded to offer holders who are passport holders of China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Egypt, Mexico, Ghana, Indonesia or Kenya. If a course/programme lasts longer than one year, the scholarships will be offered for the first year of study only, Scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who studied in China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Egypt, Mexico, Ghana, Indonesia or Kenya at all levels (school/college/ university) with the exception of students who completed their bachelor’s at The University of Manchester and previously studied in China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Egypt, Mexico, Ghana, Indonesia or Kenya. Scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who are classified by the University as an international tuition fee payer. As a condition of the award of a scholarship, recipients are required to take part in student ambassador and/or mentoring schemes. Scholarships are only available for September 2021 entry (a scholarship award may not be deferred). Scholarships can only be awarded to applicants who are offer holders on 30 April 2021. Academic excellence over and above the criteria required for admission to the PGT programme selected. Proficiency in English language. Please check the University site to find out further scholarship details.

For scholarships in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, you must complete the Faculty of Science and Engineering scholarship application form by 30 April 2021. This will be emailed to all relevant offer-holders in due course. For all other scholarships, offer-holders will automatically be considered for the scholarship, there is no separate application form.

Bursary

10,17,469 - 14,88,048

Per year

The University of Manchester is offering scholarships ranging in value from £10,000 to £14,625 for eligible students.

30 April 2021

Postgraduate

Eligibility criteria: This bursary is tenable for one year only; Applicants may be of any nationality; Candidates must have submitted an application for a place on the PGCert programme by the bursary application deadline; Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2020 entry or are already in receipt of a full scholarship or bursary are ineligible to apply. To apply for the bursary: Applicants must complete the PGCert admissions application process, including online admissions form, tailored reference, and personal statement; Applicants should state their interest in the award within the funding section of the online application form; Applicants must provide a personal statement of no more than 350 words detailing why they wish to study this course and what they think they will bring to it. Within their statement, they should include details of any prior learning undertaken within a professional context and what the impact of the bursary would be. The personal statement should be submitted alongside the online application and other supporting documentation. Bursary Award Holders have a commitment to: provide blog entries throughout their study; engage with requests for video testimonials if possible during their course; write a testimonial at the end of their course.

Deadline for application - Friday, 31 July 2020, 11.59pm (UK/BST).

Bursary

2,13,668

Per year

Two awards available to fund PGCert in Global Health

Expected July 2021

Postgraduate

HCRI honours its partnership with the IFRC by offering a number of competitive bursaries to which only members of the Red Cross Red Crescent Societies may apply. These bursaries are: intended to support those most in need, and are awarded based on a number of criteria including reference, and the quality of the reflections in the applicant's personal statement; tenable for one year only (commencing September 2020); open to applicants of any nationality; Criteria 1: The applicant must have submitted a complete application to the online Postgraduate Certificate in Global Health, including an application form, tailored online reference, and personal statement. Entry requirements and application process details can be found here; Criteria 2: The applicant must be a volunteer or staff member with the Movement (i.e. IFRC/ICRC/RCRC). A reference from an appropriate colleague within the Movement is not essential but would support your application; Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2020 entry or are already in receipt of a full scholarship or bursary are ineligible to apply; To apply for the bursary: Applicants must complete the PG Cert admissions application process, including online admissions form, tailored reference, and personal statement; Applicants should state their interest in the award within the funding section of the online application form; Applicants must provide a personal statement of no more than 350 words detailing why they wish to study this course and what they think they will bring to it; Within their statement, they should include details of any prior learning undertaken within a professional context, and the impact the bursary award would have on the applicant and their work in the Movement. The personal statement should be submitted alongside the online application and other supporting documentation.

Deadline for application - Friday, 31 July 2020, 11.59pm (UK/BST).

Bursary

2,13,668

Per year

Expected July 2021

Postgraduate

Overseas applicant should have equivalent of a UK First or Upper Second Class Honours degree are considered. For applicants whose first language is not English the minimum English language requirement is IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 577 (paper-based), 233 (computer-based) or 90 (internet-based). This funding is available to students undertaking study in Biological and Computing Science; Biology; Biomedical Sciences; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Cell Biology; Genetics; Life Sciences; Microbiology; Molecular Biology; Neuroscience; Optometry; Plant Science; Pharmacology; Physiology; History of Science, Technology and Medicine; Zoology; Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences. This funding is available to students undertaking the Full-time mode of study. Bursaries are awarded based on outstanding academic achievement. Applicants for the bursaries must be able to cover the remainder of their tuition fees and living expenses.

Applications for the Faculty of Life Sciences International Bursaries are accepted all year round with any associated deadlines advertised on the Faculty website.

Bursary

Per year

A number of bursaries covers Tuition fees or living expenses are available for exceptional international applicants.

Postgraduate

Students need first class honours degree, or possibly a good upper second class honours degree in Mathematics at Masters level or an appropriate related discipline. This funding is available to all nationalities. This award can be held alongside other awards. This funding is available to students undertaking study in: Mathematics. This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study: Full-time, Part-time. This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study: Postgraduate research. 6-10 available per academic year. Tenable period: 3.5 years.

Applicants should highlight on their PHD application form that they wish to be considered for an EPSRC DTA Award or a Department Scholarship Award. Students who apply for EPSRC funding are automatically considered for this funding. Applications are accepted all year round.

Fees coverage

Varies

Per year

International Students: Tuition Fees Only.

Postgraduate

Eligibility criteria: Faculty of Humanities - The scholarship is available to University of Manchester graduates who have received a first-class honours degree enrolling on a Faculty of Humanities master’s course; Students applying will need to apply within three years of receiving their degree. The scholarship is available for international students who will study full-time, part-time or by distance learning; You may be eligible to apply for other bursaries across the University; please contact the School in which your course will be based for further information. Please note that you will not normally receive the Manchester Alumni Scholarship should you be successful in applying for another University scholarship; Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health - The scholarship is available to University of Manchester graduates enrolling on a Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health postgraduate taught master’s programme. You must have graduated in the previous year or be graduating currently with a first-class honours degree; The scholarship is available for international students who will study full-time or part-time; You must be self-funded and must not be in receipt of any other funding support.

Not specified

Bursary

Once

Faculty of Humanities: You'll get a £3,000 reduction on fees paid directly to the University at the start of the course. Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health: You'll get a £1,000 reduction on fees paid directly.

Postgraduate

Applicants should have attained (or be expected to obtain) a first or upper second class degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution. This funding is available to all nationalities. For applicants whose first language is not English the typical minimum English language requirements are IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 577 (TWE 5.5; paper-based), 233 (TWE 5.5; computer-based) or 90 (internet-based; minimum of 22 in each component). Subjects must fall within the field of oncology research. This funding is available to students undertaking study in: Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology, Genetics, Life Sciences, Medical Biochemistry, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiology.

Typically October/November for PhD places commencing the following October. Applicants must apply directly to the Paterson Institute and not the University using the Paterson 4 Year Studentship Application Form. http://www.paterson.man.ac.uk/education/

Bursary and fees coverage

Per year

Stipend at Cancer Research UK rates; tuition fee coverage and support for associated project costs.

Postgraduate

Detailed requirements are determined by each Faculty. However, a high academic standard is required with an expected 2:1 or higher. Evidence of performance and anticipated graduation result may be requested during application process. This award can be held alongside other awards. This funding is available to all nationalities. Awards are reserved for current final-year undergraduate students at Manchester who are considering staying on for PhD study at the University, and also those who graduated from The University of Manchester within the last 4 years. Candidates must study in the following areas in any of the four faculties of the university: Social Cohesion, Regenerative Medicine, Science & Society, Cancer 2015. World Poverty or Carbon Reduction.

Varies depending on the faculty closing date.

Bursary

8,13,975 - 16,27,950

Per year

A minimum partial award of £8,000 or a full award of £16,000 per annum. 2 available each year in each of the Faculties of EPS, Humanities, MHS and one available in Life Sciences.