The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom offers the prestigious Global Futures Scholarships to outstanding students from Africa who wish to pursue undergraduate or master’s programs.
This scholarship provides financial aid to international fee-paying students and supports over 300 scholars annually, totalling £4.5 million in grants over three years.
Overview
- Institution: University of Manchester, UK
- Programs: Undergraduate and Master’s
- Scholarship Type: Merit-based, partial tuition discount
- Total Funding: Over £4.5 million
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt, Botswana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa
Tuition Fees
- Undergraduate tuition fee (UK students): £9,250/year
- Postgraduate tuition fee (UK students): £4,786 for full-time programs
- International students: Tuition fees depend on the program and are fixed at the rate for the year of enrollment.
Scholarship Benefits
For Undergraduate Students:
- Scholarship value: £8,000 annually (up to £24,000 for three years).
- Merit-based and awarded as a discount on overseas tuition fees.
- Recipients must maintain a 60% average each year to retain the award.
For Postgraduate Students (Master’s):
- Scholarship value: £15,000.
- Awards are based on academic excellence and the quality of responses in the application form.
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Applicants:
- Must be self-funded (not sponsored).
- Must select the University of Manchester as their firm UCAS choice by May 23, 2025.
- Eligible qualifications: A-Levels, IB Diploma, South African NSC or IEB, NCUK International Foundation Year
Exclusions:
- Applicants for Medicine (MBChB), Dentistry (BDS), and Architecture programs.
- Applicants for blended or distance learning programs.
- Applicants with prior UK higher education experience.
Postgraduate Applicants:
- Must hold an unconditional offer for a full-time, on-campus master’s course.
- Must complete and submit an online scholarship application form before the deadline.
- Exclusions: MBA, MPhil, Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture and Urbanism (MA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), PGCE, and clinical programs in Medicine and Dentistry.
Application Procedure
For Undergraduate Applicants:
- Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate program via the university’s webpage.
- Eligible applicants will automatically receive an application form via email shortly after an academic offer is made (starting December 2024).
For Master’s Applicants:
- Secure an unconditional offer for a full-time master’s program.
- Once eligible, an online scholarship application form will be sent to you.
- Complete and submit the form before the deadline.
Deadline
Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
Application Link
Visit the official scholarship page: Global Futures Scholarships
Conclusion
The Global Futures Scholarships provide an incredible opportunity for African students to gain a world-class education at the University of Manchester. Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline to secure this prestigious award!
Application link: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/nigeria/scholarships/#country-profile
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