Grant opportunity
University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2027-2028
The University of Manchester is offering 30 fully funded master's scholarships for academically excellent professionals from six African countries who can advance sustainable development at home.
- Funder
- University of Manchester
- Scholarship applications close 31 August 2026
- Scholarship applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Full tuition; on-campus awards also include return international airfare, living expenses and visa costs
- Applicant
- Resident citizens of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe with a recognised bachelor's degree, at least two years of relevant professional experience, demonstrated financial need and a commitment to return home and contribute to sustainable development.
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- Ethiopia / Malawi / Rwanda / Tanzania / Uganda / Zimbabwe
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Twenty awards support one-year on-campus master's study and ten support eligible part-time distance-learning programmes across engineering, environment, health, development, education and law.
Who can apply
Applicants must satisfy the citizenship, residence, academic and professional-experience requirements, must not previously have studied outside Africa for more than six months, and must show both financial need and a credible route to positive impact in their home country.
What it supports
- Eligible taught master's programmes in engineering, computing, development, education, law, environment, health and related fields.
- Leadership potential and contribution to sustainable development in the applicant's country.
- Full-time study in Manchester or selected part-time online programmes.
Funding and duration
- All awards cover full tuition fees.
- On-campus scholars also receive return international flights, living expenses and visa support.
- Thirty scholarships are available for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Scholarship applications close 31 August 2026
Scholarship applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
How to apply
Complete the Equity and Merit scholarship form between 1 and 31 August 2026. Eligible applicants are later invited to apply for their selected master's course and must meet the English-language and offer requirements.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Equity and Merit programme supports talented professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds who could not otherwise study at Manchester. Applicants are assessed on academic merit, professional experience, their proposed course and the practical contribution they expect to make after returning home.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the citizenship, residence, academic and professional-experience requirements, must not previously have studied outside Africa for more than six months, and must show both financial need and a credible route to positive impact in their home country.
Funding and benefits
All awards cover full tuition fees.
On-campus scholars also receive return international flights, living expenses and visa support.
Thirty scholarships are available for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Themes and supported activities
Eligible taught master's programmes in engineering, computing, development, education, law, environment, health and related fields.
Leadership potential and contribution to sustainable development in the applicant's country.
Full-time study in Manchester or selected part-time online programmes.
Deadline and timeline
Scholarship applications close 31 August 2026: Scholarship applications close 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the Equity and Merit scholarship form between 1 and 31 August 2026. Eligible applicants are later invited to apply for their selected master's course and must meet the English-language and offer requirements.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.