Equity and Merit Scholarships for international master’s students at University of Manchester 2026-2027

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals set the direction toward a better, more sustainable future for all. The Equity and Merit Scholarships aim to empower young professionals in the Global South to deliver solutions to meet these interlinked goals.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2025
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Manchester
• City to studyManchester
• School to studyUniversity of Manchester
• Eligible CountryEthiopia , Malawi , Rwanda , Tanzania , Uganda , Zimbabwe

Benefits

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.

Requirements

To apply for a scholarship, you will need: 

• to be a resident citizen of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe, and have not previously studied outside of Africa (training of six months or less does not count);
• at least two years of professional experience related to your chosen field of study (this does not include unpaid internships or voluntary work);
• a bachelor’s degree (you must have graduated before September 2024) with an overall excellent grade. The awards are for academically outstanding students and typically this means that you are in the top 10% of your class;
• to be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of your home country;
• a clear idea of how studying at Manchester will benefit both your career and the wider community.

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Application Deadline

August 31, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Manchester on www.smartsurvey.co.uk to apply

For more details, visit University of Manchester Scholarship webpage