University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship 2026

The University of Manchester is offering scholarship awards to international students starting their studies in September 2026 and open to students applying for undergraduate and master’s degrees.

• Table of Content
• About University of Manchester
• University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship Qualification
• 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 Global Futures Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship

The scholarships of £18,000 will be awarded based on academic excellence and the quality of your online application form.

Requirements for University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship Qualification

• Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt, Botswana, Mauritius, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
• To be considered as 'domiciled' in these countries, you must have predominantly lived there during the last three years.
• We consider your permanent country of residence to be the country you're ordinarily resident, not a country where you're only living for full-time education.
• You must hold an unconditional offer to study a full-time, on-campus master’s course at The University of Manchester starting in September 2026 by 23 April 2026 and submit an online scholarship application form by the same deadline. The form will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.
• You'll be considered based on academic merit and the quality of your scholarship application, but we'll try to achieve a balance by gender, domicile and course in the allocation of the awards.
• You must be self-funded (not sponsored).

For Undergraduates

You must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2026 and have, or be working towards, one of the following qualifications:

• • A-levels
  • IB Diploma
  • South African NSC or IEB
  • NCUK International Foundation Year

• Application deadlines will vary by the qualification taken.
• Scholarship applications from A-level, IB and NCUK IFY students will be assessed on any previous examinations, predicted grades in the above-listed qualifications and the strength of the personal statement.
• Scholarships for South African NSC/IEB students will be based on the results released in January 2026 and the strength of the personal statement.
• You must have selected The University of Manchester as your 'Firm' UCAS choice by 25 May 2026.
• The award applies only to full-time courses delivered at The University of Manchester’s UK campus.

The above is a summary so make sure that you download and read the full terms and conditions (PDF, 277KB).

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

For Undergraduate degree

• Apply to your preferred course
• The application form will be emailed automatically to all eligible applicants shortly after an academic offer is made. Forms will be emailed from December 2025 until the closing date.
• Applications are considered in two rounds according to the qualification you're taking:
  • A-level, IB or NCUK IFY should apply by 09 April 2026.
  • South African NSC or IEB or November series A-level or those who already hold results from an accepted qualification should apply by 26 February 2026.

For masters degree

• You must hold an unconditional offer to study a full-time master’s course at Manchester and submit an online scholarship application form by 23 April 2026.

For more details, visit University of Manchester scholarship webpage