Equity and Merit International Scholarships 2024 at University of Manchester

Suitably qualified international students who are looking to study a master’s degree program in the UK and have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries are invited by the University of Manchester to apply for its fully funded Equity and Merit International Scholarships 2024.

The Equity and Merit International Scholarships awards are intended for international students who cannot afford to study in Manchester without a Master’s scholarship. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and all applications are considered on their merit. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Equity and Merit Scholarships at the University of Manchester aim to empower young professionals in the Global South to deliver solutions to meet these interlinked goals of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and set the direction toward a better, more sustainable future for all.

Below are the two scholarships offered:

Full-time, on-campus master’s (one-year duration).
Part-time, distance learning master’s (three to five years duration).

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Manchester, UK

Host Institution(s): University of Manchester, UK

Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Master’s

Nationality: International Students

Eligibility for the Equity and Merit International Scholarships 2024 at University of Manchester:

Applicants must 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).
Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience related to their chosen field of study (this does not include unpaid internships or voluntary work).
Applicants must have 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.
Applicants must be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of their home country;
Applicants must have a clear idea of how studying at Manchester will benefit both their career and the wider community.

Method of Application for the Equity and Merit International Scholarships 2024 at University of Manchester:

Eligible applicants interested in the Equity and Merit International Scholarships 2024 at University of Manchester for International Students should please submit applications online starting on 1 August 2023 for September 2024 entry.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Equity and Merit International Scholarships 2024 at University of Manchester