The University of Manchester is offering the Global Futures Scholarships 2027 to international students from selected African countries who plan to begin undergraduate or master’s studies in September 2027.

More than 350 scholarships will be available, with a combined value of over £6 million. The awards are intended to support high-achieving international students and will be offered based on academic merit and the quality of scholarship applications.

For undergraduate students, the scholarship is worth up to £36,000 over three years, while eligible master’s students can receive a £19,000 tuition fee award.

University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship 2027 Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• University: University of Manchester
• Study Levels: Undergraduate and Master’s
• Eligible Countries: Selected African countries
• Award: £36,000
• Deadline: April 23, 2027

About the University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships

The Global Futures Scholarships are designed to attract talented international students to the University of Manchester.

For the 2027 intake, the university plans to offer more than 150 undergraduate awards and more than 200 master’s scholarships to eligible international students from selected countries.

The scholarships support the university’s broader commitment to developing students who can contribute to addressing major global challenges, including poverty reduction, social justice, environmental change, and sustainable development.

Eligible African Countries

The scholarship is open to students from selected African countries.

Undergraduate applicants

Eligible countries include:

• Botswana
• Ghana
• Kenya
• Mauritius
• Nigeria
• South Africa
• Zimbabwe

Master’s applicants

Eligible countries include:

• Botswana
• Egypt
• Ghana
• Kenya
• Nigeria
• South Africa
• Zimbabwe

Applicants must generally have been predominantly resident in their eligible country for the previous three years. The university considers your ordinary or permanent country of residence rather than a country where you are temporarily residing solely for full-time education.

Undergraduate Scholarship Requirements

To qualify for consideration for the undergraduate Global Futures Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an international fee-paying student from one of the eligible African countries.
• Be applying for direct first-year entry to the University of Manchester in 2027.
• Be self-funded and not sponsored.
• Apply for an eligible full-time undergraduate course delivered at the University of Manchester’s UK campus.
• Select the University of Manchester as their Firm UCAS choice by May 15, 2027.
• Hold or be working toward an accepted qualification, including:
  • A-levels
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  • South African NSC or IEB
  • NCUK International Foundation Year
  • Bridge House College Foundation

Scholarship applications will be assessed using factors such as academic performance, predicted or achieved grades, and the strength of the applicant’s personal statement.

The application deadline may vary depending on the qualification being used for admission.

Undergraduate Scholarship Award

Successful undergraduate applicants can receive a scholarship worth £36,000, distributed as:

• £12,000 per year
• Over a maximum of three years

The award is provided as a reduction in the published international tuition fees.

Continuation of the award is conditional on meeting the university’s academic requirements, including achieving an average of at least 60% in each year.

Master’s Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the Global Futures Scholarship for master’s study, applicants must:

• Be an international fee-paying student from an eligible African country.
• Have predominantly lived in the eligible country for the previous three years.
• Be self-funded and not sponsored.
• Apply for a full-time, on-campus master’s program at the University of Manchester.
• Begin the program in September 2027.
• Hold an unconditional offer for the eligible master’s program by April 20, 2027.
• Complete and submit the online scholarship application form by April 20, 2027.

Eligible offer-holders will receive the scholarship application form by email after receiving an offer from the university.

Master’s Scholarship Award

More than 200 merit-based master’s scholarships will be offered.

Each successful recipient can receive an award of £19,000, provided as a discount against the published international tuition fees.

Selection is based primarily on:

• Academic excellence
• The quality of responses in the scholarship application
• The overall strength of the applicant’s profile

The university may also consider the overall composition of the scholarship cohort, including academic program, country of domicile, gender, and qualification background.

How to Apply for the University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship 2027

The scholarship application process differs slightly between undergraduate and master’s applicants.

For Undergraduate Applicants

1. Search for an eligible undergraduate degree at the University of Manchester.
2. Apply for admission through the appropriate UCAS process.
3. Ensure you meet the qualification and country eligibility requirements.
4. Select the University of Manchester as your Firm choice by May 15, 2027.
5. Eligible applicants will receive information about the scholarship application process.
6. Complete the scholarship application and provide the required information before the relevant deadline.

For Master’s Applicants

1. Identify an eligible full-time master’s program at the University of Manchester.
2. Submit your application for admission.
3. Obtain an unconditional offer by April 20, 2027.
4. Eligible offer-holders will receive the scholarship application form by email.
5. Complete and submit the online scholarship application by April 20, 2027.
6. Wait for the university’s scholarship decision.

Successful master’s scholarship applicants are expected to be notified by May 12, 2027.