University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans 2027-2028 (Fully Funded)

The University of Manchester is committed to supporting a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Through our Equity and Merit Scholarships, we aim to empower talented individuals from the Global South to drive meaningful change in their home countries.

Equity and Merit Scholarships are open to academically excellent students from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe, who can demonstrate the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their communities at local, national or regional level.

The awards are intended for applicants who would not otherwise be able to study in Manchester without financial support. We are committed to equal opportunity, and all applications are assessed on their merits. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Manchester
• University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans
• Aim and Benefits of University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans
• Requirements for University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Manchester

The University of Manchester, in its present form, was created in 2004 by the amalgamation of the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). After 100 hundred years of working closely together both institutions agreed to form a single university, and on 22 October 2004 they officially combined to form the largest single-site university in the UK. Each has an innovative and inspiring history which we continue to build on, through ground-breaking research and as a centre of educational excellence.... continue reading

University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans

Aim and Benefits of University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans

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 for University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans Qualification

Our master’s scholarships are aimed at talented applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds.

To apply for a scholarship, you must: 

• be a resident citizen of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe;
• hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with the required grade.  Your degree must be awarded before September 2025. Please check the list of Eligible Qualifications for Equity and Merit Scholarships to ensure you meet our academic requirements; 
• have at least two years’ professional experience related to your chosen field of study – this excludes unpaid internships or voluntary work;
• be committed to returning home and be able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of your home country;
• have a clear idea of how studying at Manchester will benefit both your career and the wider community;
• have not previously studied outside of Africa (training of six months or less does not count).

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships for Africans

Shortlisting

• You must hold an unconditional offer for your master’s course before you can be shortlisted for the scholarship.

We will contact all applicants to confirm the outcome of their application by June 2027.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Scholarship applications?for September 2027 entry will open on 1 August 2026 and close on 31 August 2026.

A sample application form will be added here to help you prepare.

Eligibility

If you meet the eligibility requirements for the Equity and Merit Scholarship, we will:

• Invite you to apply for your chosen master’s course
• Ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification that meets the requirements for that course

For more Information, visit University of Manchester Scholarship webpage