University Of Manchester 2025 Equity and Merit Scholarships for international master’s students (Fully-funded)

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

Equity and Merit Scholarships are for academically excellent students who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries.

The awards are intended for those who cannot afford to study in Manchester without a scholarship. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and all applications are considered on their merit. We particularly encourage women to apply. 

We offer two types of scholarship:  

• Full-time, on-campus master’s (one-year duration).
• Part-time, distance learning master’s (three to five years duration).

There are 40 scholarships (30 for full-time study and ten for online study) available for a range of courses in engineering, environment, health sciences, development, education, textiles and law. The scheme is open to applicants from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2024
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Manchester
• City to studyManchester
• School to studyUniversity of Manchester
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

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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 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 2023) 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.

Interview Dates and Process

Application timeline for 2025/26

1 to 31 August 2024	Scholarship application window
September 2024	Eligibility checks
1 to 31 October 2024	Academic application window
November 2024 to May 2025	Review period
June 2025	Results announced
September 2025	Start of the academic year

Application Deadline

August 31, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Manchester on to apply

Applications for September 2025 entry will open on 1 August 2024 and close on 31 August 2024. You can view a sample application form here to help you prepare.

Application process

If you meet the eligibility requirements for the Equity and Merit Scholarship programme you will be invited to make an academic application for your chosen master’s course. Please do not apply for academic admission until you are directed to do so.

An offer of admission will be required before your application can be shortlisted. You will be provided with guidance on this when you are instructed to apply for admission.

We will be in touch with every applicant to inform you of the outcome of your application by June 2025.

For more details visit: University of Manchester website.