Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
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.
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.
You don’t need to show proof of your English language skills when you apply through UCAS or when you apply for the scholarship. However, if you’re offered a place at the University of Manchester, you must meet the English language requirements stated in your offer letter.
It’s important to note that the university does not accept Duolingo English test results.
To see which English tests and scores are accepted, visit our English language requirements page and the course profile pages.
Please note that the scholarship does not cover any pre-sessional English courses at the university.
Apply for an undergraduate course starting September 2026 at The University of Manchester via UCAS (Note: UCAS application fee not covered).
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 |
Selection Process: No interview is required.
You’ll be informed of the result by 29 May 2026 via email, whether successful or unsuccessful.
Decisions are final.
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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