Application Deadline: 2 September 2025
LOCATION: United Kingdom
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. They’re offering up to six undergraduate scholarships for 2026 entry.
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.
Most 3-year undergraduate degrees (browse our courses for specific academic and English entry requirements). A 1-year foundation year is also possible if needed.
Foundation options: You can apply for the Integrated Foundation Year or Biosciences Foundation Year if you don’t meet entry requirements.
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.
No interview is required.
You’ll be informed of the result by 29 May 2026 via email, whether successful or unsuccessful.
Key dates for 2026 entry:
| Apply for a course via UCAS | By 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 |
BENEFIT:
The Scholarship will pay for:
your tuition fees (the cost of your course);
living expenses (money for food, housing, etc.);
visa costs.
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