Funding and financial support
We understand that higher education is a significant financial investment in your future.
ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ is committed to ensuring equity of access and success for all our students, especially those who face finance-related barriers to participating and succeeding in higher education. We have a range of financial packages available for prospective and current students to support their overall university experience.
Our financial packages include scholarships, bursaries and grants to support tuition fees, course costs, work experience, extra-curricular activity and much more.
Our search tool lets you easily browse the support for which you are eligible. This tool does not yet include all Manchester’s schemes, or support for postgraduate or international students. Other schemes may be available by searching your Faculty or academic School webpages.
Funding opportunities
My shortlistManchester School of Architecture (MSA) Bursary
The Manchester School of Architecture Bursary supports students eligible for a contextual offer, to succeed at university.
What does this mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) Bursary
- Contextually flagged students
- Students who have received a contextual offer from the University of Manchester.
- Number of awards available
- All eligible students will receive the award
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
- Application deadline
- No application required
Michael Bates Outreach Scholarship
The Michael Bates Outreach Scholarship supports students who are studying in the Department of Materials and from a Widening Participation background with a £2,000 bursary.
What do these mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Michael Bates Outreach Scholarship
- Contextually flagged students
- Students who have received a contextual offer from the University of Manchester.
- High achieving students
- Students who have achieved highly in their overall grades (this refers to either Level 3 results, or overall university results).
- Number of awards available
- 1
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
- Application deadline
- No application required
Placement Year Bursary
The Placement Year Bursary is available to students from low-income households and independent students who are completing a placement year as part of their course.
What do these mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Placement Year Bursary
- 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.
- Low income households
- Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
- Number of awards available
- All eligible students will receive the award
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Science and Engineering Excellence Scholarship
The Excellence Scholarship provides financial support for UK fee-paying students, applying for undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, to support their on-course success.
What does this mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Science and Engineering Excellence Scholarship
- Contextually flagged students
- Students who have received a contextual offer from the University of Manchester.
- Number of awards available
- 25
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
- Application deadline
- No application required
Sports Scholarships
ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Sport Scholarship is awarded to high performing student-athletes and is designed to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life.
None
What does this mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Sports Scholarships
- None
- This scheme has no essential eligibility criteria, but some awards may have specific requirements.
- Number of awards available
- 40 (Variable)
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK), International
- Student type
- Current, Prospective
- Application opening
- 2 November 2026
Study Abroad Bursary
The Study Abroad Bursary is available to students from low-income households and independent students who are completing a year abroad.
What do these mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Study Abroad Bursary
- 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.
- Low income households
- Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
- Number of awards available
- All eligible students will receive the award
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Ted and Pat Smith Scholarship
The Ted and Pat Smith Scholarship is a merit-based Scholarship available to students who are entering Year 1 of a science or engineering degree, and from a widening participation background.
What do these mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Ted and Pat Smith Scholarship
- Contextually flagged students
- Students who have received a contextual offer from the University of Manchester.
- High achieving students
- Students who have achieved highly in their overall grades (this refers to either Level 3 results, or overall university results).
- Number of awards available
- 8
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Prospective
- Application deadline
- No application required
Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Care Experienced and Estranged Students
Our Undergraduate Access Scholarship supports students who are care experienced or estranged young people, to succeed at the University of Manchester.
What do these mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Care Experienced and Estranged Students
- 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.
- Number of awards available
- All eligible students will receive the award
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Manchester Access Programme Graduates
Our Undergraduate Access Scholarships supports students who've successfully completed our Manchester Access Programme to succeed whilst studying at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½.
What does this mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Manchester Access Programme Graduates
- UoM Access Programme
- Students who have completed a University of Manchester Access Programme; including the Manchester Access Programme (MAP) and Manchester Distance Access Scheme (MDAS).
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK)
- Student type
- Current
- Application deadline
- No application required
Unexpected Financial Needs Fund
The Unexpected Financial Needs Fund is a University scheme that provides financial support to students who are unexpectedly suffering financial hardship.
What does this mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Unexpected Financial Needs Fund
- Students in unexpected financial hardship
- Students facing unexpected financial hardship during their course, such as a sudden loss of income or an emergency cost.
- Number of awards available
- Variable.
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK), International
- Student type
- Current
- Application opening
- October 2026