Global Futures Scholarships
We're proud to offer awards totalling more than £6 million to international students starting their studies in September 2026.
Scholarships are open to both undergraduate and master's students holding an offer from the University for full-time study on campus in Manchester.
To be eligible for a Global Futures Scholarship, you must be living in one of the countries listed below and be self-funded (not sponsored).
The level of award, eligibility criteria and application deadlines differ for each region so check your country profile for specific details:
- Bangladesh
- Botswana
- Canada
- Egypt
- Ghana
- India
- Indonesia
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan (postgraduate taught master's only)
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
To apply, you must hold an offer of a study place at The University of Manchester for a course that starts in September 2026.
You'll then need to submit an online application form that'll be emailed to all relevant offer-holders.
For more information, you can contact the International Office.