Equity and Merit Scholarships 2025-2026 for International Master’s Students: University of Manchester | Fully Funded for African Students (Deadline: 31 August, 2025)
The University of Manchester’s Equity and Merit Scholarships are designed to empower exceptional young professionals from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe who are committed to advancing sustainable development in their home countries. With full funding for both on-campus and online master’s programs, these scholarships support academically outstanding students who lack the financial means to study abroad. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the program prioritizes equal opportunity, especially encouraging applications from women and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applications for the 2025–26 academic year are open until August 31, 2025.
About the Scholarship
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals set the direction toward a better, more sustainable future for all. This 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.
They 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 30 scholarships (20 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.
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.
Eligibility
Our master’s scholarships are aimed at talented applicants, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. 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 2024) 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
- View here (expand ‘Full list of courses where scholarships are available’)
Application Deadline
- Sunday, 31 August 2025
How to Apply
Applications for September 2026 entry will close on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
- You can view a sample application form to help you prepare.
- Apply here via our online application form
Application Process
- If you meet the eligibility requirements for the Equity and Merit Scholarship programme, you will be invited to make an academic application for your chosen master’s course.
Please do not apply for academic admission until you are directed to do so.
- An offer of admission will be required before your application can be shortlisted. You will be provided with guidance on this when you are instructed to apply for admission.
- The outcome of your application will be informed by June 2026.
Application Timeline for 2026/27
| 1 to 31 August 2025 | Scholarship application window |
| September 2025 | Eligibility checks |
| 1 to 31 October 2025 | Academic application window |
| November 2025 to May 2026 | Review period |
| June 2026 | Results announced |
| September 2026 | Start of the academic year |
FAQs & Contact
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact The University of Manchester
- Call +44 (0) 161 306 6000
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