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University Of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships in UK 2027: Application Guide

Published: September 15, 2026;Updated: November 6, 2026;6 min read;By Scholars World
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Global Futures Scholarship: Study Opportunity at the University Of Manchester, UK

The University of Manchester is proud to offer more than 350 awards to international students commencing their studies in September 2027.

The scholarship, open to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, has a total value of over £6.5 million and will be awarded for a consecutive period of three years.

Scholars will be selected from around the world, including Asia, Africa, and the United States of America. The level of award, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines differ for each region, so check your country profile for specific details (Link Below).

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure for the University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships in the UK 2027 will be provided.

Global Futures Scholarship Abstract

University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship Details

University of Manchester in the United Kingdom (UK) is accepting applications for the 2027 Global Futures Scholarships from international students.

The scholarship, open to both undergraduate and master’s students, has a total value of over £6.5 million and will be awarded for a consecutive period of three years.

The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England, formed in 2004 by the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and the Victoria University of Manchester. 

Through their unique combination of disciplines and specialist expertise, global future scholars are positioned to influence the grand challenges of this century, notably poverty eradication, securing social justice, environmental change, and sustainable urbanism.

2027 University Of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship Benefits

Undergraduate awards

  • The University of Manchester is proud to offer more than 120 merit-based undergraduate scholarships of up to £36,000.
  • The award is valued at £12,000 per year over three years to international students from a selection of countries across the globe, conditional on attainment of a 60% average in each year. Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a discount on published overseas tuition fees. 

Master’s awards 

  • The University of Manchester is proud to offer more than 230 merit-based master’s scholarships to prospective international students from a range of countries across the globe. 
  • These scholarships of £19,000 will be awarded based on academic excellence and the quality of your responses in the online application form. 
  • Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a discount on published overseas tuition fees. 

PhD Scholarships

  • For PhDs, the University offers a number of competitive bursaries via individual Schools and research groups for well-qualified candidates.
  • Please check with your prospective academic School for details and check the University’s postgraduate research funding database.
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2027 University Of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the undergraduate and postgraduate 2027 University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in the following countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt, Botswana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

  • To be considered as domiciled in these countries, applicants must have predominantly resided there during the last three years.
  • Applicants must be self-funded (not sponsored).
  • Applicants for Medicine (MBChB), Dentistry (BDS), Architecture, or any courses with an integrated foundation year are not eligible for the award.
  • Applicants must have selected The University of Manchester as their FIRM UCAS choice by 15 May 2027.
  • Applicants who have previously studied in the UK are not eligible for the award.
  • The award applies only to full-time courses of study delivered at The University of Manchester’s UK campus in Manchester. Applicants for blended and distance learning programmes are not eligible for the award.
  • Undergraduate applicants must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2027 and have, or be working towards, one of the following qualifications:
    • A-levels
    • IB Diploma
    • South African NSC or IEB
    • NCUK International Foundation Year
  • Applicants who have previously studied at a higher education institution in the UK are not eligible for the award.

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For Postgraduate 

  • Applicants for the African awards must hold an unconditional offer to study a full-time on-campus master’s course at The University of Manchester for a course starting in September 2027 by 20 April 2027.
  • Applicants must submit an online scholarship application form by the same deadline. The application form will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.
  • Applicants for MBA, MPhil, Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture and Urbanism (MA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Clinical Medicine and Dentistry degrees are not eligible for the award.

The above is a summary for you to initially check your eligibility; make sure you download and read our full Global Futures Scholarship terms and conditions document (PDF, 47KB). 

How To Apply for University Of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships in UK 2027

To apply for the Global Futures Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility.
  • Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
  • Apply for admission to an undergraduate or master’s program at the University of Manchester.
  • The application form will be emailed automatically to all eligible applicants shortly after an academic offer is made. 
  • All successful applicants will be notified by May 2027.

For Master’s Applicants

  • Applicants for the African awards must hold an unconditional offer to study a full-time master’s programme at Manchester and must submit an online scholarship application form by 20 April 2027. 
  • Please note that the application form will only be made available to you once you have applied and been made an offer. 
  • All successful applicants will be notified of the University’s decision by May 2027.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: May 15th, 2027

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