University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2027–2028 in the UK (Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for African Students)
The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships offer fully funded master’s degree opportunities for outstanding graduates from select African countries. Successful recipients receive complete coverage for tuition fees, living expenses, return flights, and visa costs.
Overview
The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2027–2028 provide fully funded master’s level educational opportunities for talented professionals dedicated to advancing sustainable development. The programme offers both full-time on-campus scholarships and part-time online scholarships across a wide range of academic disciplines, including engineering, computer science, development, law, education, health sciences, and the environment.
Benefits
Recipients of the full-time on-campus scholarship receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Return international airfare
- Visa costs
- Living expenses and comprehensive financial support
Recipients of the online master’s scholarship receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage for designated distance-learning programmes
Eligibility
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident citizen of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zimbabwe.
- Hold a recognized bachelor’s degree completed before September 2025.
- Possess a minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience, excluding unpaid internships and volunteer work.
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to returning home after graduation to contribute to local, national, or regional development.
- Have not previously studied outside Africa, excluding training lasting six months or less.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can prepare by reviewing the sample application form and submitting their submissions through the official portal. Qualified applicants who clear the initial scholarship review stage will subsequently be invited to apply for their chosen master’s degree programme at the University of Manchester.
Deadline
Applications close on 31 August 2026.