University Scholarship · Masters, PhD

University of Manchester Global Source Scholarships

University of Manchester · All India

Annual Award£12,000 (approx. ₹15.8 Lakh+)
Deadline30 Mar
Scheme NameUniversity of Manchester Global Source Scholarships
Provided ByUniversity of Manchester
Eligibility SummaryMasters, PhD · No income limit

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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 Global Futures Scholarships for Indian students offer an annual award of up to £12,000. For undergraduate students, this can be £12,000 per year over three years, totaling £36,000. For Master's awards, the value is typically £12,000 for the duration of the one-year course. These scholarships are awarded as a discount on the published overseas tuition fees, meaning no direct cash payment is made to the awardee. For September 2026 entry, some awards were valued at £10,000.

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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 LevelMasters, PhD
Course / StreamMasters, PhD
Minimum Marks60%
Income LimitNo income bar
Category / CasteGeneral, OBC, SC, ST
Domicile StateAll 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 are selected based on academic merit, predicted and achieved grades, and the quality of their online scholarship application form

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    For postgraduate awards, applicants generally require a minimum of a second-class upper degree (2.i) or an international equivalent

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    Selection may also aim for a balance across academic programmes, domicile, gender, and qualification background

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    Applicants must be classified as 'international' for tuition fee purposes and must be self-funded (not sponsored by a government or commercial funder).

Renewal Policy

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    For undergraduate awards spanning multiple years, continuation of the scholarship is conditional on attaining at least 60% in exams and assessments each year

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    The scholarship is typically granted for up to three years, subject to this academic performance.

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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    Apply for an eligible course

    First, you must apply for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at The University of Manchester.

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    Receive an offer

    You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer of study from the University.

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    Receive scholarship application invitation: The online scholarship application form will be emailed automatically to all eligible offer-holders.

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    Complete and submit application

    Complete the online scholarship application form by the specified deadline. Deadlines can vary by applicant domicile and academic year (e.g., April 25, 2027, for Master's awards for Indian students).

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    Await decision

    Decisions are typically communicated by a specific date (e.g., June 1, 2027, for Master's awards for South Asian students).

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    Accept the award

    If offered a scholarship, you must accept it by the date specified in the scholarship offer. Status tracking is usually managed through the application portal or direct communication from the University after submission of the scholarship application.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Am I eligible for the Global Futures Scholarship as an Indian student?

Yes, the Global Futures Scholarships are open to applicants domiciled in India who are classified as international fee-paying students. You must have predominantly resided in India for the last three years and hold an offer for a full-time, on-campus course at The University of Manchester. You also need to be self-funded, not sponsored by a government or commercial entity.

How will I receive the scholarship funds?

The scholarship is awarded as a discount on your international tuition fees. No direct payment will be made to the awardee. This means the scholarship amount will be deducted from your total tuition fees.

Can I combine the Global Futures Scholarship with other scholarships?

The Global Futures Scholarship cannot be held alongside a full scholarship from another source. However, it may be held alongside other partial scholarships, subject to the restrictions of those awards. It specifically cannot be held in conjunction with the GREAT Scholarship.

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