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 shortlistUndergraduate Access Scholarship - Care experienced and estranged students
Our Undergraduate Access Scholarships supports students who are care experienced or estranged young people to succeed at the University of Manchester.
Eligible students
Care experienced or Care Leaver
Independent / Estranged students
What do these mean? — eligible students for Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Care experienced and estranged students
- 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.
Award value
Direct payment
- Number of awards available
- 0
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Manchester Access Programme Graduates
Our Undergraduate Access Scholarships supports students who've successfully completed our Manchester Access Programme to succeed whilst studying at the University of Manchester.
Eligible students
UoM Access Programme
What does this mean? — eligible students for Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Manchester Access Programme Graduates
- UoM Access Programme
- Students who have completed a University of Manchester Access Programme; including the Manchester Access Programme (MAP) and Manchester Distance Access Scheme (MDAS).
Award value
Direct payment
- Number of awards available
- 0
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Unexpected Financial Needs Fund
The Unexpected Financial Needs Fund is a University scheme that provides financial support to students who are unexpectedly suffering financial hardship.
Eligible students
In financial crisis whilst studying
What does this mean? — eligible students for Unexpected Financial Needs Fund
- In financial crisis whilst studying
- Students facing unexpected financial hardship during their course, such as a sudden loss of income or an emergency cost.
Award value
Direct payment
- Number of awards available
- 0
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Research, Postgraduate Taught
- Fee status
- Home (UK), International
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- Open all year round
Victoria, Heywood and Fraser MA Scholarship
The Victoria, Heywood and Fraser MA Scholarship supports students studying an MA Classics and Ancient History course, with a part-fee bursary..
Award value
Tuition fee
Academic years
2026/27
- Number of awards available
- 3
- Study level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective