Partially funded

First Generation Scholarship

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The First Generation Scholarship programme supports Year 12 students in the North West whose parents or guardians have no degree. It combines pre-entry support in Years 12 and 13 with a bursary and on-course support for full-time undergraduates at Manchester Met. Funded by donations.

Award Information

  • Live or study in Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire, Merseyside or Greater Manchester.
  • In Year 12 at a state-maintained post-16 institution when applying.
  • UK home student, or expected to be by application to higher education; attended a UK state high school.
  • Studying a two-year Level 3 qualification such as A-levels or BTECs.
  • Neither parent or guardian holds an undergraduate degree (does not apply to care leavers).
  • At least six GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English language and maths.
  • £1,500 First Generation bursary for a full-time undergraduate degree at Manchester Met, in addition to other support.
  • Pre-entry: Summer University Taster, development sessions and application guidance.
  • On-course: mentoring, alumni and employer networking, paid student ambassador work.

Applications open from Year 12 for 2028 entry; no closing date published.

  1. Complete the First Generation application form for 2028 entrants via the Apply now link.
  2. Mention GCSE English or maths resits in the personal statement.

Official links

How selection works

Applications are considered individually. If oversubscribed, priority goes to care-experienced applicants, estranged students, military families and those from low-participation neighbourhoods (lowest POLAR4 quintile). Acceptance does not guarantee a place at Manchester Met.

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