Fully funded

Equity and Merit Scholarships

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Equity and Merit Scholarships help academically excellent students from the Global South who could not otherwise afford to study at Manchester, and who can show potential to contribute to sustainable development in their communities. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

There are 30 scholarships: 20 for a one-year full-time, on-campus master's and ten for a part-time distance learning master's (three to five years), across engineering, environment, health sciences, global development, education and law. They are open to resident citizens of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Award Information

  • Be a resident citizen of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with the required grade (see the Eligible Qualifications list).
  • Have at least two years' professional experience related to your chosen field (unpaid internships and voluntary work excluded).
  • Be committed to returning home and show potential to make a positive impact on your home country.
  • Have a clear idea of how studying at Manchester will benefit your career and the wider community.
  • Not have previously studied outside Africa (training of six months or less does not count).
  • Be unable to study at Manchester without financial support.
  • Apply for one of the listed eligible courses (final list for 2027/28 confirmed in October 2026).
  • Full tuition fees.
  • For students studying in Manchester: return international airfares, living expenses and visa costs.
  • Distance learning scholars: full tuition fees.
  • 1 to 31 August 2026: scholarship applications open.
  • September 2026: eligibility checks.
  • 1 to 31 October 2026: eligible applicants invited to apply for their course.
  • 30 November 2026: deadline for English language qualification.
  • November 2026 to May 2027: applications assessed.
  • June 2027: decisions announced.
  • September 2027: start of the academic year.
  1. Check the eligible courses and the sample application form.
  2. Submit the Equity and Merit Scholarships 2027/28 application form between 1 and 31 August 2026.
  3. If eligible, you are invited to apply for your chosen master's course in October 2026.
  4. Provide a recognised English language qualification meeting the course requirement by 30 November 2026.
  5. Obtain an unconditional offer so you can be shortlisted.

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Documents you will need

  • Scholarship application form.
  • Bachelor's degree evidence (awarded before September 2025).
  • Recognised English language qualification.

How selection works

Applications are checked for eligibility, then shortlisted only once you hold an unconditional offer. All applicants are told the outcome by June 2027.

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