Fees and funding

International Excellence Scholarships

The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute is offering 5 scholarships of £3,000 per annum for well qualified international undergraduate students. The awards will take the form of a scholarship against the tuition fees, which for September 2021 entry are £19,500 per annum. These scholarships will be renewed for each year of full-time study at the university, up to a maximum of three years, and will be subject to students' sustained academic performance.

Deadline Friday 2 April 2021 5:00pm (UK/BST).

• Fill out the online application form for the International Excellence Scholarships 2021-22

Eligibility and selection

• This scheme applies to the BSc International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response at The University of Manchester.
• This scholarship is open to International Students only. 
• Each scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a student demonstrating high performance in their final year school examinations (or equivalent), the academic reference on their UCAS form, and the statement on their application form.
• To apply for the scholarship students must complete the online application form by 2 April 2021, including a statement of up to 250 words stating what benefit 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 5 April 2021, for entry in September 2021.
• The scheme is not available for students deferring their place to 2022; deferring students will need to apply for a 2022/23 bursary.
• Applicants will be contacted by 19 April 2021 to let them know if they have been successful in their application for the scholarship. Scholarships are conditional upon applicants achieving the grades specified in their offer.

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

Deadline for application - Monday, 1 February 2021, 5:00pm (UK/BST)

The HCRI department is offering a full-fee bursary (set at UK Fees) for students commencing their studies in September 2021.

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

• MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response
• MSc International Disaster Management

Amount: £10,000 (1-year, full UK 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, 1 February, 2021.
• 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, 31 May 2021 11.59pm (UK/BST).

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

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 will apply their insight, first-hand experience and enthusiasm for volunteering with relevant organisations and networks to their studies at HCRI. 

Through application and interview students should be able to show how volunteering has influenced or is relevant to studying at HCRI and their vision of helping others through their future career.

• MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response 
• MSc International Disaster Management

Amount: £10,000 (1-year, full Home fee)

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants may be of any nationality.
• Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2021 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 Postgraduate Bursary form.
• Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to an online interview.

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

Deadline for application - Friday, 30 July 2021, 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 2021);
• 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 2021 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.

Global Health Bursaries

Bursaries for the postgraduate certificate in Global Health (PGCert)

For September 2021 entry two bursaries are available to help fund studying a PG Cert. The purpose of the bursary is to support those pursuing a career in Global Health from low/middle-income countries who might not otherwise have the means to study for a postgraduate qualification.

Amount: £2,100

The closing date for applications is Friday 16 July 5pm (BST).

Criteria

The Elys Roberts scholarship is available to support talented applicants from low/middle-income countries:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• professional experience related to Global Health;
• a clear idea of how the MSc in Global Health and studying at HCRI will benefit their career;
• a clear passion around the subject of global health;

Eligibility

• Applicants may be of any nationality.
• Students who have already accepted full scholarships or bursaries for September 2021 entry are ineligible to apply.

How to apply

To apply for the bursary, you will need to complete the following by 5pm (GMT) on Friday 16 July:

• submit the University of Manchester postgraduate admissions form, providing all necessary supporting material (including transcript and two references); and
• submit a 500-word case for support of how you meet the bursary criteria by email to hcri@manchester.ac.uk. Please include your full name and application ID number.

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

Postgrad Solutions now offer 15 bursaries across a number of subject areas. 

Apply on the Postgrad Solutions website.