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The Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

The Cowrie Foundation Scholarship supports Black African and Caribbean heritage students, from socio-economically under-represented backgrounds, to access and succeed within higher education.

Eligible students
Black students Low income households
What do these mean?
Black students
Students of Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black heritage, who are underrepresented in UK higher education.
Low income households
Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
Award value
Tuition fee Direct payment Other
Academic years
2026/27 2027/28 2028/29
Number of awards available
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
26 April 2026
Applications for this award have closed.

The Elizabeth Moley Bursary

The Moley bursary supports students from lower-income backgrounds who are doing a social sciences degree to succeed and thrive at the University.

Eligible students
Independent / Estranged students Low income households
What do these mean?
Independent / Estranged students
Students who are financially independent of their parents, or who have no contact or support from their family.
Low income households
Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
2
Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Applications are currently closed.

The Graham McKenna-Mayes Memorial Scholarship

The Graham McKenna-Mayes Memorial Scholarship focuses on supporting students from the Greater Manchester area who are choosing to study Law or Earth and Environmental Science.

Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27 2027/28 2028/29
Number of awards available
2 (1 for EES, 1 for Law)
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

The Manchester Bursary

The Manchester Bursary is available to students from low-income households and independent students. Eligibility is automatically assessed based on your Student Finance England information.

Eligible students
Low income households
What does this mean?
Low income households
Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
0
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Current
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

The Manchester Masters Bursary

The Manchester Masters Bursary provides financial support for students from underrepresented groups who undertake postgraduate taught degrees at the University of Manchester.

Eligible students
Black students Care experienced or Care Leaver Disabled students Free school meals Low income households Refugee students Young carers
What do these mean?
Black students
Students of Black African, Black Caribbean or other Black heritage, who are underrepresented in UK higher education.
Care experienced or Care Leaver
Students who have spent time in local authority care, or who are studying without the support of their family.
Disabled students
Students with a physical or mental impairment, long-term health condition or specific learning difficulty.
Free school meals
Students who received free school meals during their school education.
Low income households
Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
Refugee students
Students who have been granted refugee status or similar protection in the UK.
Young carers
Students with caring responsibilities for a family member or friend.
Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
50
Study level
Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Current, Prospective
Application deadline
31 May 2026
Applications for this award have closed.

The Michael Bates Outreach Scholarship

The Michael Bates Outreach Scholarship is a financial award to support students who are studying in the Department of Materials, and come from a widening participation background.

Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27
Number of awards available
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

The Sadler Access bursary

The Sadler Access bursary supports students from low-income backgrounds to succeed and thrive whilst studying at University of Manchester.

Eligible students
Independent / Estranged students Low income households
What do these mean?
Independent / Estranged students
Students who are financially independent of their parents, or who have no contact or support from their family.
Low income households
Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
10
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

The Sadler Core Bursary

The Sadler core bursary supports care-experienced and care leaver students to succeed and thrive whilst studying at University of Manchester.

Eligible students
Care experienced or Care Leaver Independent / Estranged students
What do these mean?
Care experienced or Care Leaver
Students who have spent time in local authority care, or who are studying without the support of their family.
Independent / Estranged students
Students who are financially independent of their parents, or who have no contact or support from their family.
Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
12
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
26 April 2026
Applications for this award have closed.

The Ted and Pat Smith Scholarship

The Ted and Pat Smith Scholarship is a merit-based award available to students who are entering Year 1 of a science or engineering degree, and from a widening participation.

Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27
Number of awards available
8 per year
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

The Turing Scheme - Work Placements

The Turing Scheme is a UK government funding programme to enable students to participate in international study and work placements abroad.

Eligible students
Low income households
What does this mean?
Low income households
Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
Award value
Direct payment Other
Academic years
2026/27
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Current
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.