University of Manchester 2023 Equity and Merit International Scholarships, UK

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 39 scholarships (29 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
• About University of Manchester
• University of Manchester Equity and Merit International Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Manchester Equity and Merit International Scholarships
• University of Manchester Equity and Merit International Scholarships Courses
• Requirements for University of Manchester Equity and Merit International Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• 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 International Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of University of Manchester Equity and Merit International Scholarships

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

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.

University of Manchester Equity and Merit International Scholarships Courses

• Development Studies
• Education
• Engineering courses
• Environment
• Health Sciences
• Law
• Textiles

Requirements for University of Manchester Equity and Merit International Scholarships Qualification

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 2021) 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.

Full list of courses where scholarships are available

You do not need to provide an IELTS or TOFEL test result when you apply for the scholarship. However, if you are shortlisted for an interview then you'll be required to take an approved English test.

Each master’s course has its own requirements in English test scores, please refer to the course profiles for more details.

In most cases, you'll need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no sub-test less than 5.5) or TOEFL 90 (with no sub-test less than 22) to be awarded a scholarship. 

We don't grant exemptions to English language requirements and we don't accept a certificate of English language proficiency from your university.

Documents Required for Application

engineering, environment, health sciences, development, education, textiles and law

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested and eligible applicants seeking for Equity and Merit Scholarships for International Master’s Students should please submit application online starting on 1 August 2023 for September 2024 entry.

We will be in touch with all applicants for 2023 entry as soon as we have completed shortlisting.

For more details visit: University of Manchester website.