Global Futures Scholarships

We're proud to offer awards totalling more than £6 million to international students starting their studies in September 2027.

For 2027 entry, we have more than 350 partial merit-based scholarships open to both undergraduate and master's students.

To be eligible for a Global Futures Scholarship, you must be living in one of the countries listed below and hold an offer from the University for a full-time, on-campus course in Manchester. 

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
• Mauritius
• 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 2027.

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.