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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 2027

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Application Deadline: 15 December, 2026 (5p.m. GST)

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates

The Mohamed bin Zayed University Postgraduate Scholarships 2027 is a fully funded graduate program offered by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It targets exceptional international and domestic students pursuing Master’s (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in STEM fields, specifically focusing on AI-driven disciplines such as Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Computer Science, and Robotics.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants to MBZUAI’s graduate programs must hold a degree in a STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or other relevant science or engineering majors from an accredited university or college recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE), with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) depending on the program. Senior-level students can apply initially with a copy of their transcript and, upon admission, must submit an official complete degree certificate/transcript. A degree attestation (for degrees from the UAE) or a Certificate of Recognition (for degrees acquired outside the UAE) should also be furnished within their first semester at the university.

Other elements required:

Curriculum vitae

Statement of purpose

Research statement

Referee recommendations

Screening exam

To learn more about each program’s specific admissions criteria, learning outcomes, and completion requirements please choose your program of study from the program website

All applicants are required to pay the AED 200 fee after application submission. Applications with unpaid fees will be considered incomplete and will not proceed to the review stage.

Fee waivers are available only if:

The overall screening exam score is 75% or above; or

The applicant is enrolled (the fee will be reimbursed upon enrollment)

Ensure you have the required documents to complete your application before the deadline to avoid any delays in the review of your application or the inability to submit before the deadline.

Application documents must either be in English, originally, or include legal English translations. Additionally, official academic documents should be stamped and signed by the University authorities.

All applicants

Complete the online application form.

CV (with academic background, work experience, research publications, and programming/coding skills)

Official bachelor’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter

Official master’s degree transcript and degree certificate or expected graduation letter (only for Ph.D. applicants with a master’s degree)

Referee recommendations (minimum of three for Ph.D. applicants and two for M.Sc. applicants)

Research statement (only for Ph.D. applicants) (make sure to upload as a PDF)

Statement of purpose (make sure to upload as a PDF)

Valid proof of English language proficiency (must meet the admission criteria and be submitted at the time of application.)

Valid passport copy

Photo with white background

BENEFIT:

The funding model and benefits described on this page apply to the Ph.D. and M.Sc. Programs. The Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) is a fee-based program and is not eligible for University or faculty-sponsored funding; see Cost of Attendance below.

What funded students receive:

Free tuition fees;

A monthly stipend;

One return airfare each year to their home country;

Health insurance for the approved funding period; and

University-sponsored UAE residence visa and Emirates ID (where eligible).

Student categoryM.Sc. (AED)Ph.D. (AED)
UAE nationals37,50043,500
International students15,50017,500

Funded students are expected to maintain an in-person presence on campus throughout their funded period and to obtain approval before being away. Students receiving external scholarships or fellowships must disclose this funding to the university; external funding normally replaces the university stipend rather than being paid in addition to it.

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UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER GLOBAL FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS 2027

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Application Deadline: 8 April 2027

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Manchester is proud to offer more than 350 awards to international students starting their studies in September 2027. The total value of scholarships offered will be more than £6 million, and they are open to students applying for undergraduate and master’s degrees.

ELIGIBILITY:

Undergraduate Awards Requirements:

The Global Futures Scholarships for Africa are open to applicants domiciled in the following countries: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

To be considered as domiciled in these countries, applicants must have predominantly resided there during the last three years.

They consider your permanent country of residence to be the country you’re ordinarily resident in, not a country where you’re only living for full-time education.

Applicants must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2027 and have, or be working towards, one of the following qualifications:

A-levels

IB Diploma

South African NSC or IEB

NCUK International Foundation Year

Bridge House College Foundation

Application deadlines will vary by the qualification taken.

Scholarship applications from A-level, IB, and NCUK IFY students will be assessed on any previous examinations, predicted grades in the above-listed qualifications, and the strength of the personal statement.

Scholarships for South African NSC/IEB students will be based on the results released in January 2027 and the strength of the personal statement.

You must be self-funded (not sponsored).

You must have selected The University of Manchester as your ‘Firm’ UCAS choice by 15 May 2027.

The award applies only to full-time courses delivered at The University of Manchester’s UK campus.

The application form will be emailed automatically to all eligible applicants shortly after an academic offer is made. Forms will be emailed from December 2026 until the closing date.

The above is a summary so make sure that you download and read our full terms and conditions (PDF, 298KB).

Applications are considered in two rounds according to the qualification you’re taking:

Round one: Students who take examinations in 2026 (eg South African NSC or IEB or November series A Level) may apply for an early selection round by 25 February 2027.  

Round two: All other students should apply by 8 April 2027.

Successful applicants will be notified by the dates according to the exams taken:

Students who applied for Round 1 will be notified of the decision by 2 April 2027.

Students who applied in Round 2 will be notified of the decision by 12 May 2027.

Where exam results aren’t available by the application deadlines, awards offers will be conditional on academic performance as outlined in the full terms and conditions 

Master’s Award Requirements:

Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

To be considered as ‘domiciled’ in these countries, you must have predominantly lived there during the last three years.

We consider your permanent country of residence to be the country you’re ordinarily resident in, not a country where you’re only living for full-time education.

You must hold an unconditional offer to study a full-time, on-campus master’s course at The University of Manchester starting in September 2027 by 20 April 2027 and submit an online scholarship application form by the same deadline. The form will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.

You must be self-funded (not sponsored).

BENEFIT:

Undergraduate Awards: They’re proud to offer a number of merit-based undergraduate scholarships of up to £36,000 (£12,000 per year over three years) to international students from a selection of countries across the globe.

Each award comprises £12,000 for the first year of study with a further £12,000 in the second and third years. Continuation of the award is conditional on attainment of 60% in final exams and assessments each year. Scholarships will be awarded as a discount on published international tuition fees.

Master’s Awards: They’re proud to offer a number of merit-based undergraduate scholarships of up to £36,000 (£12,000 per year over three years) to international students from a selection of countries across the globe.

Each award comprises £12,000 for the first year of study with a further £12,000 in the second and third years. Continuation of the award is conditional on attainment of 60% in final exams and assessments each year. Scholarships will be awarded as a discount on published international tuition fees.

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