University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for International Master’s Students

The University of Manchester equity and merit scholarships are for academically international excellent master’s students who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries.

The equity and merit scholarships at the University of Manchester are inspired by Sustainable Development Goals as their world’s call to action and the Equity and Merit Scholarships aim to empower young professionals in the Global South to address these.

The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships assist talented but economically disadvantaged young professionals from some of the world’s poorest countries. That is to say that the awards are intended for those who couldn’t afford to study in Manchester without a scholarship.

Types of University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for International Students

We offer two types of scholarship:

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

There are 30 scholarships (20 for full-time study and 10 for online study) available each year for a wide 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.

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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.

The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships Eligibility

To apply for the University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for master’s students, you must:

• Be a resident citizen of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zimbabwe, Nigeria and have not previously studied outside Africa (training of six months or less does not count);
• Have 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 2020) 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;
• Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of your home country;
• Have a clear idea of how studying with Manchester will benefit both your career and the wider community.

Timeline for The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship 2022/23 applications

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