Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants for the 2025/26 University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships which aims to empower young professionals in the Global South to acquire master’s degree in Europe.
The scholarships are fully funded and are for students who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
Brief Summary:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Manchester
- Host Institution(s): University of Manchester, UK
- Nationality: International Students
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
See Also: Government of UK Chevening Scholarships
Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Equity and Merit Scholarships at the University of Manchester, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be a resident citizen of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe, and have not previously studied outside Africa.
- Possess at least two years of professional experience related to their chosen field of study.
- Be in possession of a bachelor’s degree (you must have graduated before September 2023) with an overall excellent grade. The awards are for academically outstanding students.
- Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of their country.
- Have a clear idea of how studying at Manchester will benefit both their career and the wider community.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants are to complete an online application and provide all the required information and documents by the application deadline as late and incomplete application will not be accepted.
Applicants can view a sample application form to help them prepare.
Application Deadline: 31st August 2024