Scholarships at University of Manchester

Postgraduate

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 PG Cert programme by the bursary application deadline. Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2019 entry or are already in receipt of a full scholarship or bursary are ineligible to apply. HCRI PGCert Global Health Bursary: Two awards available to fund PGCert in Global Health Elys Roberts Scholarships for Global Health: Three awards available to fund PG Cert in Global Health Four awards available for PG Dip in Global Health 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. The personal statement should be submitted alongside the online application and other supporting documentation. Shortlisted applicants for the Elys Roberts Scholarship will be required to have phone/skype interview.

Friday, 26 July 2019, 11.59pm (UK/BST)

Bursary

1,94,503

Per year

£2,100 of nine bursaries are available to fund the PG Cert and PG Dip tuition fee.

Expected July 2020

Postgraduate

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 2019); 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 have successfully applied to, and be able to provide evidence of receipt of, the Movement's staff development award. Criteria 3: 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 2019 entry or are already in receipt of a full scholarship or bursary are ineligible to apply.

Deadline for application - Sunday, 15 September 2019, 11.59pm (UK/BST) 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.

Bursary and fees coverage

97,251

Per year

£1,050 (1-year, half fee). 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.

Expected September 2020

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).

Applicants must apply directly to the Paterson Institute and not the University using the Paterson 4 Year Studentship Application Form. Typically October/November for PhD places commencing the following October.

Fees coverage

Varies

Per year

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

Expected October 2020

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

7,40,963 - 14,81,926

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.

Postgraduate

Students need first class honours degree, or possibly a good upper second class honours degree in Mathematics or an appropriate related discipline. This award can be held alongside other awards. This funding is available to all nationalities.

Applications are accepted all year round. Applicants should highlight on their PHD application form that they wish to be considered for an EPSRC DTA Award or a School Scholarship Award.

Fees coverage

Varies

Per year

Covers Home tuition fees and maintenance.

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 will get a £1,000 reduction on fees paid directly to the University at the start of the course for Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. 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 starting in September 2019. Students applying will need to apply within three years of receiving their degree, meaning that alumni who graduated in June 2016 or later could also be eligible. 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 in 2019. You must have graduated in 2018 or be graduating in 2019 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.

Students applying will need to apply within three years of receiving their degree.

Bursary

2,77,861

Once

Students will get a £3,000 reduction on fees paid directly to the University at the start of the course.

Postgraduate

The bursary is available to students who are University of Manchester medical students intercalating on the following courses: Cardiovascular Health and Disease (MRes); Infection Biology (MRes); Medical Sciences (MRes); Reproduction and Pregnancy (MRes) Tissue Engineering for Regenerative Medicine (MRes) Translational Medicine (MRes) have home fee status; are self-funded and not in receipt of any other funding support. The bursary will be applied as a fee reduction automatically for those students who meet the criteria so there is no application process.

Not specified

Bursary

92,620

Once

The Faculty offers an intercalation bursary of £1,000 towards tuition fees for successful applicants to a selected number of MRes courses starting in 2019.