Scholarships and Funding for Master's Degrees
Discover the Master's funding opportunities available to you
If you're looking for Master's degree funding, you should research your options as soon as possible. There is a range of support available with the postgraduate loan, bursaries and scholarships.
Funding Opportunities for Master's Degrees
There are a number of Master's funding options for our courses and these will vary depending on whether you’re a student from the UK, EU or an international student from outside the EU.
Please note: only one scholarship award can be allocated per student. If you receive an external scholarship award or postgraduate loan that only covers part of your tuition fee, you can still be considered for an Alliance MBS scholarship.
Master's student loan for UK students
If you are a prospective Master's student from the UK there are potential sources of funding available. The UK Government has confirmed that Postgraduate Loans will be offered to UK students starting a master's course in the 2024/25 academic year.
Read more about funding for UK students >>
Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme
The Master's Scholarship is offered to students and alumni of The University of Manchester enrolling on one of the Business School's taught master's courses.
Read more about the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme >>
Master's degree bursaries
The bursaries are aimed at helping students from underrepresented groups access postgraduate education, which is why you must meet several criteria to be eligible.
Find out more about the Manchester Master's Bursary Scheme >>
BAföG funding
German applicants can apply for BAföG funding in the form of a grant, subsidy, state or bank loan.
Find out more about BAföG funding here >>
North American Foundation Awards for Postgraduate Study at the University of Manchester (NAFUM) Masters Scholarship
Candidates from North America can apply for our NAFUM to receive a scholarship contribution toward tuition fees.
Master's scholarships for UK/EU/international students 2024 entry
We have a number of partial scholarships across all of our courses.
Am I eligible?
All UK/EU/international applicants with an offer of a place to study on one of the School’s Master's courses are eligible.
How do I apply?
There is no scholarship application process. If you are eligible you will be automatically considered.
What are the criteria?
Decisions are made on merit rather than financial need. Scholarships are awarded if you:
- Are able to demonstrate excellent academic performance
- Are on track to obtain, or have graduated with a minimum high 2.1 or 1st UK undergraduate degree or overseas equivalent
- Have previously studies at a University with a strong academic reputation and ranking
- Have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Master's programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Master's class.
When are they announced?
Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. We have a limited number of scholarships; awards are subject to availability and may not be available in the later stages.
Please note that we will only contact you if you have been successfully selected to receive a scholarship. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer scholarships to all eligible applicants.
Bicentenary Postgraduate Scholarships
The Faculty of Humanities is proud to offer a range of celebratory Bicentenary master's degree funding and scholarship opportunities for eligible applicants starting in September 2024.
Information for applicants
There are a limited number of awards available to international and UK students and they are granted based on your academic achievement and the quality of your programme application.
All awards are applied as a tuition fee discount at registration.
Sport Scholarships
Developed to meet the needs of students balancing studying a degree with achieving their aspirations to continue moving up their sporting pathway.
Scholarship Package
- Up to £1500 towards training or competition expense
- Annual gym pass for Armitage Sports Centre or Sugden
- Athletic Union club membership
- 1–2–1 sessions with our expert Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Physiotherapy from our full-time University / TASS Physiotherapist
- Mentoring / Lifestyle support
- Sports scholarship kit
- Access to workshops
- Promotion of your success
- Opportunity to be an ambassador for your sport
Criteria
- A University of Manchester full-time/part-time undergraduate/postgraduate student OR a prospective student who has received a conditional/unconditional offer and is commencing study in that same year.
- Competing at a minimum of Junior National level on a recognised player pathway for your sport (which must be a Talent-funded Sport England/UK Sport recognised sport, or equivalent for Overseas applications).
- Be contracted to a club in a semi/full level professional league or competition at a national/international level
- An ambassador for your sport with a commitment to supporting the development and performance of the relevant University Sports Club for your sport (in an agreed capacity)
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to striving for personal excellence which needs to be defined in this application.
- Able to demonstrate Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound (SMART) sporting and educational goals which need to be defined in your application.
Information for Applicants
The University of Manchester Sport Scholarship is awarded to our high-performing student-athletes. Our support proudly offers a bespoke and comprehensive package, designed with you at the centre, to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life.
The application window for our 2024-25 Sport Scholarship will open in May 2024.
Master's scholarships for Accounting and Finance programmes for UK/EU students 2024 entry
We are offering five scholarships across the four Accounting and Finance courses with a value of £10,000 towards the cost of the tuition fee. The scholarships will be awarded in line with our scholarship deadlines so early application is advisable.
Who are the scholarships available to?
All UK/EU applicants who hold an offer of a place to study on one of the following courses:
- MSc Accounting
- MSc Accounting and Finance
- MSc Finance
- MSc Quantitative Finance
What is the application process?
All applicants who hold an offer will automatically be considered for a scholarship. There is no scholarship application process.
What is the Scholarship criteria?
Decisions are made on merit rather than financial need. Scholarships are awarded if you:
- Are able to demonstrate excellent academic performance
- Are on track to obtain, or who have graduated with a 2:1 or 1st UK undergraduate degree or overseas equivalent
- Have previously studied at a University with a strong academic reputation and ranking
- Have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Master's programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Master's class.
When are they announced?
Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. We have a limited number of scholarships; awards are subject to availability and may not be available in the later stages.
Please note that we will only contact you if you have been successfully selected to receive a scholarship. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer scholarships to all eligible applicants.
Master's scholarships for US residents 2024 entry
Five scholarships are available across all our Master's courses, with a value of £10,000 towards the tuition fee. The scholarships will be awarded in line with our application deadlines so early application is advisable.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible if you are a US resident with an offer to study on one of our Master's programmes.
How do I apply?
There is no scholarship application process. If you are eligible you will be automatically considered.
What are the criteria?
Decisions are made on merit rather than financial need. Scholarships are awarded if you:
- Are able to demonstrate excellent academic performance
- Are on track to obtain, or who have graduated with, a minimum high 2.1 or 1st UK undergraduate degree or overseas equivalent.
- Have previously studied at a University with a strong academic reputation and ranking.
- Have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Master's programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Master's class
When are they announced?
Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. We have a limited number of scholarships; awards are subject to availability and may not be available in the later stages.
Please note that we will only contact you if you have been successfully selected to receive a scholarship. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer scholarships to all eligible applicants.
Master's scholarships for Vietnam residents 2024 entry
Two scholarships are available across all our Master's courses, with a value of £10,000 towards the tuition fee. The scholarships will be awarded in line with our application deadlines so early application is advisable.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible if you are a Vietnam resident with an offer to study on one of our Master's programmes.
How do I apply?
There is no scholarship application process. If you are eligible you will be automatically considered.
What are the criteria?
Decisions are made on merit rather than financial need. Scholarships are awarded if you:
- Are able to demonstrate excellent academic performance
- Are on track to obtain, or who have graduated with, a minimum high 2.1 or 1st UK undergraduate degree or overseas equivalent
- Have previously studied at a University with a strong academic reputation and ranking.
- Have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Master's programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Master's class
When are they announced?
Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. We have a limited number of scholarships; awards are subject to availability and may not be available in the later stages.
Please note that we will only contact you if you have been successfully selected to receive a scholarship. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer scholarships to all eligible applicants.
External awards
Applications for September 2024 are open from October 2023.
If you receive an external scholarship award or postgraduate loan which only covers part of your tuition fee, you will still be considered for an Alliance MBS scholarship.
Fulbright Scholarships
For applicants from the USA only and includes tuition and living expenses. 2025-2026 Competition Deadline: Tuesday, October 8 2024 at 5pm Eastern Time.
Chevening Scholarships
For high calibre international students with the personal intellect and interpersonal qualities needed for leadership.
GREAT Scholarship
Applicants from Greece can apply for the GREAT Scholarship.
Find out more about the GREAT Scholarship.
DAAD scholarship
German applicants can apply for a DAAD scholarship.
Further funding information
The University website has further advice on funding for Master's courses >>
