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University of Manchester Global Source Scholarships

Q: Is the Global Futures Scholarship a full scholarship covering all expenses?

No, the Global Futures Scholarship is a partial tuition fee discount, typically £12,000 (INR 1,536,000) for the first year of a postgraduate program, or £12,000 per year for three years for an undergraduate program. It is applied directly to your overseas tuition fees and does not cover living expenses, flights, or visa costs.

Q: Can I combine the Global Futures Scholarship with other University of Manchester awards?

No, generally, the Global Futures Scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other University of Manchester awards or scholarships. If you are offered multiple internal scholarships, you will typically need to choose one.

Q: What happens if I don't meet the academic conditions of my course offer after receiving a scholarship offer?

If you are offered a Global Futures Scholarship but subsequently fail to meet the academic offer conditions for your originally applied course, the scholarship offer will be retracted. Eligibility for the scholarship is contingent upon meeting both the scholarship-specific criteria and the admission requirements for your chosen program.

University of Manchester · All India

Annual Award£12,000 (approx. ₹15.8 Lakh+)

Deadline31 Oct

Scheme Name	University of Manchester Global Source Scholarships
Provided By	University of Manchester
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

Comprehensive guide for University of Manchester Global Source Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

Benefits & Financial Support

£12,000 (approx. ₹15.8 Lakh+)

The University of Manchester's Global Futures Scholarships for Indian students provide a merit-based tuition fee discount of £12,000 (approximately INR 1,536,000 based on an exchange rate of 1 GBP = 128 INR as of August 2026). This award is applied directly as a reduction to the published overseas tuition fees. For postgraduate courses, the discount typically applies to the first year of tuition fees. For undergraduate awards, the scholarship is £12,000 per year over three years, totaling £36,000. No direct payment is made to the awardee.

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Nationality/Domicile:Applicants must be international fee-paying students domiciled in one of the eligible countries for the last three years (not for the purpose of full-time education). Eligible countries include, but are not limited to, Bangladesh, Botswana, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (for postgraduate taught master's only), Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
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Degree Level:Must hold an offer of admission for a full-time, on-campus Master's degree program at The University of Manchester for September 2026 entry.
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Academic Requirement:Must typically hold a 2:1 UK Bachelor's degree (or higher), or an international equivalent (generally 60-70% for Indian students), from a recognized institution.
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Self-funded:Applicants must be self-funded (not sponsored by an external government agency or commercial funder). FAFSA and provincial loan recipients are generally eligible to apply.
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Exclusions:The scholarship is generally *not* available for MBA, MPhil, Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture and Urbanism (MA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Clinical Medicine, Dentistry degrees, or some Master's by Research courses. Blended and distance learning programs are also ineligible.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Masters, PhD
Course / Stream	Masters, PhD
Minimum Marks	60%
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	General, OBC, SC, ST
Domicile State	All India

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Offer letter (conditional or unconditional) for a full-time, on-campus Master's course at The University of Manchester
✓Completed online scholarship application form (emailed to eligible offer-holders)
✓Academic transcripts (implicitly required for university admission and academic merit assessment)
✓Supporting statement or personal statement outlining future aims and aspirations

Selection Process

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Candidates for the Global Futures Scholarships are selected based on academic merit and the quality of their online scholarship application form and supporting statement
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Applicants must be classified as international fee-paying students and be domiciled in India, having predominantly resided there for the last three years
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They must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time, on-campus master's or undergraduate course at The University of Manchester
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For postgraduate applicants, a minimum of a second-class upper degree or its overseas equivalent (typically 60%+ from Indian universities) is required
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Undergraduate applicants typically need 85%+ in Class XII (or 90%+ from top CBSE, CISCE, and state boards, A*A*A at A-level, or 40+ in IB) to be considered for merit-based awards
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The University also endeavors to achieve a balance by gender, domicile, and course, and may give greater credit to applicants for courses where students from India are underrepresented
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Applicants must be self-funded, meaning not fully sponsored by a government or commercial funder
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For undergraduate scholarships, applicants must select The University of Manchester as their 'Firm' UCAS choice by a specified deadline.

Renewal Policy

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For undergraduate Global Futures Scholarships, continuation of the award in the second and third years is conditional on the attainment of an overall mark of at least 60% in exams and assessments each year
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For master's level Global Futures Scholarships, the award is generally a one-time tuition fee discount and does not typically renew for subsequent years of study, as most master's programs are one year in duration.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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Secure an Offer of Admission
First, apply for your chosen full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate program at The University of Manchester. You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to be considered for the scholarship.
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Receive Scholarship Application Invitation
Once you have received an offer for an eligible course, the International Office will automatically email you a link to the dedicated online scholarship application form. These emails are typically sent between December and the application deadline.
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Complete the Online Scholarship Application: Fill out the online application form by the specified deadline. Ensure all sections are completed, as incomplete forms will not be considered. The application will assess your academic merit and the quality of your supporting statement.
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Submit Required Documents
Be prepared to submit verified academic transcripts, English language test scores (like IELTS/TOEFL), academic references, and a scholarship-specific personal statement if required.
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Accept Your Course Offer (Undergraduates)
If applying for an undergraduate scholarship, you must accept Manchester as your 'Firm' UCAS choice by the specified deadline (e.g., May 25, 2026) for your scholarship offer to remain valid.
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Await Decision Notification
Scholarship decisions are typically announced by June 1 for postgraduate applicants for the 2026 intake, and offers for undergraduate awards are made by May
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You will be notified of the outcome via email.
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Accept Scholarship Offer
If offered a scholarship, you must formally accept it by the date specified in the scholarship offer letter.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Is the Global Futures Scholarship a full scholarship covering all expenses?

No, the Global Futures Scholarship is a partial tuition fee discount, typically £12,000 (INR 1,536,000) for the first year of a postgraduate program, or £12,000 per year for three years for an undergraduate program. It is applied directly to your overseas tuition fees and does not cover living expenses, flights, or visa costs.

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