2026 University of Manchester Humanitarian Undergraduate Scholarships

Location: UK

Program: Undergraduate Degrees

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: Not Specified

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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The 2026 University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships are designed to support individuals who have been forced to flee their homes as a direct result of armed conflict and who face serious barriers to accessing higher education. Set up in 2022 as a testament to the university’s deep commitment to social responsibility, the programme offers up to six fully funded undergraduate scholarships for 2026 entry, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and visa costs. Through this initiative, the University of Manchester affirms its belief that talent and potential should never be extinguished by conflict, and that education can be a powerful tool for rebuilding lives and futures.

The University of Manchester is one of the UK’s most prestigious and globally recognised universities, consistently ranked among the top 30 in the world. Located in the vibrant city of Manchester — one of the UK’s most diverse and culturally rich cities — the university is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and home to 25 Nobel Prize laureates. With a long-standing tradition of social responsibility and global engagement, Manchester offers an inspiring academic environment across a wide range of disciplines and is committed to widening access to world-class education for students from all backgrounds.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

Full tuition fee coverage for the entire duration of the undergraduate degree programme
A living expenses allowance covering food, housing, and other essential day-to-day costs
Visa cost coverage for the duration of the scholarship
Opportunity to study at one of the world’s top 30 universities and a proud Russell Group member
Access to the UK’s high-quality undergraduate education system in one of the country’s most vibrant and multicultural cities
A 1-year foundation year option is available for applicants who do not yet meet full entry requirements
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Must be at serious risk due to war or conflict, and must have been forced to leave their home country (or move within it) in the last three years as a direct result of conflict
Must currently be unable to start or complete a university degree due to their circumstances
Must have never previously studied in the UK or EU
Must have applied for an undergraduate course starting in September 2026 at the University of Manchester via UCAS
Must be currently living outside the UK or EU — applicants currently residing in the UK or EU are not eligible
Must be able to demonstrate a genuine motivation for their chosen course of study and show good academic achievement despite the challenges faced
Must be able to meet the academic and English language entry requirements of the chosen course — proof of English language proficiency is not required at the application stage but must be met if an offer is received; Duolingo English test results are not accepted
Eligible courses include most 3-year undergraduate degrees and foundation year options; Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Architecture are not eligible

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements

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Selection Criteria

Qualified students for the 2026 University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships will be selected based on a holistic review of each application, with no interview required. The selection panel will assess the seriousness of the applicant’s humanitarian situation, the strength of their academic record despite the challenges faced, the clarity and sincerity of their motivation for their chosen course of study, and their ability to meet the academic and English language entry requirements. Results will be communicated to all applicants — successful and unsuccessful — by 29 May 2026 via email, and all decisions are final.