The University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships

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Set up in 2022, The University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarship programme supports individuals at immediate risk who’ve been forced to flee their homes as a direct result of armed conflict by offering the opportunity to study at Manchester.

What the Scholarship covers
If you’re selected, the Scholarship will pay for:

  • your tuition fees (the cost of your course);
  • living expenses (money for food, housing etc);
  • visa costs.

Key dates for 2026 entry

Apply for a course via UCAS – From 2 September 2025

Apply for the Scholarship – From 2 February 2026

Scholarship application deadline – 31 March 2026

Results announced – End of May 2026

Start your studies – September 2026

Eligibility

You must meet all of the following:

  • You’re at serious risk due to war or conflict.
  • You had to leave your home country (or move within it) in the last three years because of conflict.
  • You cannot start or finish a university degree.
  • You’ve never studied in the UK or EU before.
  • You’ve applied for an undergraduate course starting in September 2026 at The University of Manchester.
  • You can explain why you want to study this course.
  • You’ve done well in your previous studies.

Please note: you can’t apply if you’re currently living in the UK or EU.

To see which English tests and scores are accepted, visit English language requirements page and the course profile pages.

Scholarship

  • Apply online (link will be available on 2 February 2026).
  • Deadline: Monday, 31 March 2026 at 5pm (BST).
  • You don’t need to include an offer with your application.

For more information: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/finance-and-scholarships/funding/humanitarian-scholarship/

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