2024 University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship [Study UK]

The University of Manchester is currently accepting applications for the Equity and Merit Scholarship from qualified international students.

The University of Manchester Equity Scholarship covers full tuition fees, and for students who will be studying in Manchester, the award includes return international airfares, living expenses, and visas.

SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:

Details	Description
Scholarship Name	University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship
Coverage	Full tuition fees, return international airfares, living expenses, and visas for students studying in Manchester
Eligible Programs	Global Development Institute (GDI) master’s courses
Eligible Countries	Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Eligibility Requirements	– Offer to study at the University of Manchester – Resident citizen of eligible countries – At least two years of professional experience in chosen field (excluding unpaid internships/voluntary work) – Bachelor’s degree with an overall excellent grade (top 10% of class) – Commitment to return home and demonstrate potential for positive impact – Clear idea of how studying at Manchester will benefit career and community
Rewards	– Full tuition fees – Return international airfares – Living expenses -Visas
Application Process	– Click the link to visit the scholarship webpage – Apply for the scholarship opportunity – If eligible, make an academic application for chosen master’s course upon invitation – Do not apply for academic admission until directed – Offer of admission required before application can be shortlisted
Notification	University will inform applicants of the outcome by June 2025
Important Dates	Application open for 2024 intake
Contact	Scholarship webpage link provided in application instructions

Facts About the University of Manchester

1. World’s First Industrial City Legacy: The University of Manchester traces its roots back to the Mechanics’ Institute, founded in 1824 to educate workers in the world’s first industrial city.
2. Massive Bequest: John Owens, a textile merchant, left a bequest equivalent to £5.6 million in today’s money, which established Owens College in 1851, the foundation of today’s university.
3. Engineering Pioneer: Charles Beyer, a locomotive designer, was a major benefactor who funded the first applied science department in the north of England and left a bequest equivalent to £10 million.
4. Rich German Heritage: The university has a strong German influence, with many early staff members being German scientists, and even a German chapel on campus.
5. Victoria University: Owens College became a founding member of the federal Victoria University in 1880, England’s first civic university, which later became the Victoria University of Manchester.
6. Nobel Laureates: Before merging with UMIST, the university had 23 Nobel Prize winners among its staff and students. After the merger, the count increased by two more laureates.
7. Scientific Breakthroughs: The university is the site where Ernest Rutherford discovered the nuclear nature of the atom and where the world’s first electronic stored-program computer was built.
8. Eminent Scientists and Mathematicians: The university has been associated with notable figures like physicists Niels Bohr, James Chadwick, Hans Geiger, and mathematicians Paul Erdős and Alan Turing.
9. Philosophical Giants: Renowned philosophers such as Ludwig Wittgenstein and Alasdair MacIntyre have also been part of the university’s illustrious history.
10. Creative Legends: The university counts among its alumni the author Anthony Burgess, architect Norman Foster, and composer Peter Maxwell Davies.
11. Transformational Merger: In 2004, the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST merged to form a single institution, creating one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the UK.

Details For 2024 University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship

Equity and Merit Scholarships are for academically excellent students who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries.

The University of Manchester are equipped with outstanding facilities and the widest range of courses, and are also highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence.

All self-sponsored EU/international applicants with an offer of a place to study on one of the Global Development Institute (GDI) master’s courses are eligible.

The scholarship is available to students from 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, and South America.

Requirements For 2024 University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship

To be considered for the University of Manchester Equity Scholarship, you must:

• Hold an offer to study at the University of Manchester
• Meet the requirements to obtain a Postgraduate degree in the University.
• Be a resident citizen of Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zimbabwe, and have not previously studied outside of Africa (training of six months or less does not count);
• Have at least two years of professional experience related to your chosen field of study (this does not include unpaid internships or voluntary work);
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (you must have graduated before September 2023) with an overall excellent grade. The awards are for academically outstanding students and typically this means that you are in the top 10% of your class;
• Be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of your home country;
• Have a clear idea of how studying at Manchester will benefit your career and the wider community.

Rewards For 2024 University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship

The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship cover full tuition fees, and for students who will be studying in Manchester, the award includes return international airfares, living expenses, and visas.

How To Apply For 2024 University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship

To apply for the University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;

• Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
• Apply for the equity and merit scholarship opportunity using the link provided.
• If you meet the eligibility requirements for the Equity and Merit Scholarship programme you will be invited to make an academic application for your chosen master’s course.
• Please do not apply for academic admission until you are directed to do so.
• An offer of admission will be required before your application can be shortlisted.
• You will be provided with guidance on this when you are instructed to apply for admission.
• The University of Manchester will be in touch with every applicant to inform you of the outcome of your application by June 2025.