Humanitarian Scholarships

Social responsibility lies at the heart of our University and we are committed to playing our part in helping those fleeing conflict and persecution by offering the opportunity to study at Manchester.

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.

We’re offering up to six undergraduate scholarships for 2026 entry.

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.

Eligibility (who can apply?)

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.

Deadline: Monday, 31 March 2026 at 5pm (BST).