Fees and funding

• This scheme applies to the BSc International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response at The University of Manchester.
• Each scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a student demonstrating high performance (3.1 GPA or equivalent) in their final-year school examinations (or equivalent), the academic reference on their UCAS form, and the statement on their application form (see below).
• To apply for the scholarship students must complete the online application form by 19 July 2020, including a statement of up to 250 words stating what benefits they feel they will bring to the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute.
• Applicants must have accepted an offer of a place on the BSc International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response as their firm choice by 19 July 2020, for entry in September 2021.
• Applicants must have submitted their examination results to the Faculty by Friday 7 August 2020.
• The scheme is not available for students deferring their place to 2021, deferring students will need to apply for a 2021/22 bursary.
• Applicants will be contacted by 14 August 2020 to let them know if they have been successful in their application for the scholarship. Scholarships are conditional on applicants achieving the grades specified in their offer.

Eligibility

This Scholarship is open to International Students only.

Contact

For further advice and information email hcri@manchester.ac.uk.

Deadline for application - Monday, 3 February 2020, 5:00pm (UK/BST)

The HCRI department is offering a full-fee bursary (set at Home/EU Fees) for students commencing their studies in September 2020.

There will be one bursary available for each of the following programmes:

• MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response
• MSc International Disaster Management

Amount: £9,500 (1-year, full Home/EU fee)

To apply for the bursary:

• Applicants must complete both the admissions application form and the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC) funding application form by 5pm on Monday, 3 February, 2020.
• Applicants who apply using the SALC funding application form will be considered for both the HCRI and School's Taught Master's Bursaries.

Deadline for application: Friday, 29 May 2020 11.59pm (UK/BST).

The HCRI department is offering one full-fee bursary (set at Home/EU fees) to current University of Manchester undergraduate students or Project Trust Returned Volunteers who are able to demonstrate a strong interest in advocacy.

In today’s society, we are seeing an increase in humanitarian crises driven by climate change and conflict.

That’s why now, more than ever it’s important that we have people with the skills, voice and academic evidence to address these problems and take action and influence change going forward. 

The bursary is aimed at those who want to at evidence and findings from rigorous social science to influence change going forward.

Through application and interview students should be able to show how studying at HCRI will support their future plans whether that be staying in academic, working in policy, lobbying, or within an NGO. The bursary will be available for either of the following courses:

• MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response 
• MSc International Disaster Management

Amount: £9,500 (1-year, full Home/EU fee)

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants may be of any nationality.
• Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2020 entry are ineligible to apply.
• The bursary is only available to current University of Manchester undergraduate students.

How to apply

• Please read the terms and conditions below to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria.
• You should first apply for a place on your chosen course using the standard application form.
• Then you will need to complete the HCRI Advocacy Bursary form.
• Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to an interview in Manchester.

HCRI bursary for Red Cross Red Crescent members - postgraduate certificate in Global Health (PG Cert)

Deadline for application - Friday, 31 July 2020, 11.59pm (UK/BST)

HCRI honours its partnership with the IFRC by offering a number of competitive bursaries to which only members of the Red Cross Red Crescent Societies may apply.

Amount: £2,100 (1-year)

Eligibility criteria:

Overview

These bursaries are:

• intended to support those most in need, and are awarded based on a number of criteria including reference, and the quality of the reflections in the applicant's personal statement;
• tenable for one year only (commencing September 2020);
• open to applicants of any nationality.

Criteria 1: The applicant must have submitted a complete application to the online Postgraduate Certificate in Global Health, including an application form, tailored online reference, and personal statement. Entry requirements and application process details can be found here.

Criteria 2: The applicant must be a volunteer or staff member with the Movement (i.e. IFRC/ICRC/RCRC). A reference from an appropriate colleague within the Movement is not essential but would support your application.

Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2020 entry or are already in receipt of a full scholarship or bursary are ineligible to apply.

To apply for the bursary:

• Applicants must complete the PG Cert admissions application process, including online admissions form, tailored reference, and personal statement;
• Applicants should state their interest in the award within the funding section of the online application form;
• Applicants must provide a personal statement of no more than 350 words detailing why they wish to study this course and what they think they will bring to it.

Within their statement, they should include details of any prior learning undertaken within a professional context, and the impact the bursary award would have on the applicant and their work in the Movement. The personal statement should be submitted alongside the online application and other supporting documentation.

Bursaries for the postgraduate certificate in Global Health (PGCert)

For 2020/21 two bursaries are available to fund the PG Cert. These bursaries are intended to support those most in need and are awarded on a number of criteria, including reference, and the quality of the reflections in the applicant's personal statement.

HCRI PGCert Global Health Bursary:

• Two awards available to fund PGCert in Global Health

Amount: £2,100

Deadline for application - Friday, 31 July 2020, 11.59pm (UK/BST)

Eligibility criteria:

• This bursary is tenable for one year only.
• Applicants may be of any nationality.
• Candidates must have submitted an application for a place on the PGCert programme by the bursary application deadline.
• Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2020 entry or are already in receipt of a full scholarship or bursary are ineligible to apply.

To apply for the bursary:

• Applicants must complete the PGCert admissions application process, including online admissions form, tailored reference, and personal statement.
• Applicants should state their interest in the award within the funding section of the online application form.
• Applicants must provide a personal statement of no more than 350 words detailing why they wish to study this course and what they think they will bring to it. Within their statement, they should include details of any prior learning undertaken within a professional context and what the impact of the bursary would be. The personal statement should be submitted alongside the online application and other supporting documentation.

Conditions of any PGCert Bursary Award

Bursary Award Holders have a commitment to:

• provide blog entries throughout their study;
• engage with requests for video testimonials if possible during their course;
• write a testimonial at the end of their course.

Applications now shut for 2020 entry - check back soon for details for 2021 applicants.

The University of Manchester's Equity and Merit Scholarships are for international students from Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania, who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries. The awards are intended for those who couldn't afford to study in Manchester without a scholarship.

We offer two types of scholarship:

• Full-time, on-campus master’s (one-year duration)
• Part-time distance learning master’s (three to five years' duration)

The scholarships cover full tuition fees, and for students who will be studying in Manchester, the award includes return international airfares, living expenses and visas.

Find out more about how to apply here