Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a range of financial support packages to help you succeed at university, no matter your income or background.
Find funding based on your situation
My shortlistElizabeth Moley Bursary
The Moley bursary supports students from lower-income backgrounds who are doing a social sciences degree to succeed and thrive at the University.
What do these mean? — eligible students for Elizabeth Moley Bursary
- Independent / Estranged students
- Students who are financially independent of their parents, or who have no contact or support from their family.
- Low income households
- Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
- Number of awards available
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
Foundation Year Bursary
The Foundation Year Bursary is available to UK students from low-income households and independent students, who are registered on an undergraduate foundation year.
What do these mean? — eligible students for Foundation Year Bursary
- Care experienced or Care Leaver
- Students who have spent time in local authority care, or who are studying without the support of their family.
- Independent / Estranged students
- Students who are financially independent of their parents, or who have no contact or support from their family.
- Low income households
- Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
- Number of awards available
- All eligible students will receive the award
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Graham McKenna-Mayes Memorial Scholarship
The Graham McKenna-Mayes Memorial Scholarship focuses on supporting students from the Greater Manchester area who are choosing to study Law or Earth and Environmental Science.
- Number of awards available
- 2 (1 for EES, 1 for Law)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
- Application deadline
- No application required
Laura Nuttall Scholarship
The Laura Nuttall Scholarship supports students with long term illnesses or health condition, or disabilities, to thrive whilst studying at university
What does this mean? — eligible students for Laura Nuttall Scholarship
- Disabled students
- Students with a physical or mental impairment, long-term health condition or specific learning difficulty.
- Number of awards available
- 1
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
- Application deadline
- No application required
Lemn Sissay Bursary
The Lemn Sissay Law Bursaries are available to Black African, Black Caribbean and Black-mixed heritage students starting one of our undergraduate Law programmes.
What does this mean? — eligible students for Lemn Sissay Bursary
- Black students
- Students of Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black heritage, who are underrepresented in UK higher education.
- Number of awards available
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount
The Manchester Alumni Loyalty discount provides 10% off tuition fees on eligible postgraduate programmes at UoM
- Study level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Fee status
- Home (UK), International, I'm not sure
- Student type
- Prospective
Manchester Bursary
The Manchester Bursary is available to students from low-income households and independent students. Eligibility is automatically assessed based on your Student Finance England information.
What does this mean? — eligible students for Manchester Bursary
- Low income households
- Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
- Number of awards available
- 0
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Manchester Masters Bursary
The Manchester Masters Bursary provides financial support for students from underrepresented groups who undertake postgraduate taught degrees at the University of Manchester.
What do these mean? — eligible students for Manchester Masters Bursary
- Black students
- Students of Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black heritage, who are underrepresented in UK higher education.
- Care experienced or Care Leaver
- Students who have spent time in local authority care, or who are studying without the support of their family.
- Disabled students
- Students with a physical or mental impairment, long-term health condition or specific learning difficulty.
- Free school meals
- Students who received free school meals during their school education.
- Low income households
- Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
- Refugee students
- Students who have been granted refugee status or similar protection in the UK.
- Young carers
- Students with caring responsibilities for a family member or friend.
- Number of awards available
- 50
- Study level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current, Prospective
- Application deadline
- 31 May 2026
Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) Bursary
The Manchester School of Architecture Bursary supports students eligible for a contextual offer, to succeed at university.
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
- Application deadline
- No application required
Michael Bates Outreach Scholarship
The Michael Bates Outreach Scholarship is a financial award to support students who are studying in the Department of Materials, and come from a widening participation background.
- Number of awards available
- 1
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
- Application deadline
- No application required