The University of Manchester announces significant scholarships for Indian Students
The university announces its bicentenary scholarships for 2024 including the Humanities International Excellence Scholarships (specific to the Faculty of Humanities) and Global Futures Scholarships.
The University of Manchester celebrates its academic excellence with a rich history spanning nearly two centuries and has thus announced a series of scholarships for Indian students for the September 2024 intake. These scholarships, including the Humanities International Excellence Scholarships and the Global Futures Scholarships, aim to provide support for exceptional Indian students planning to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate study at the university.
The scholarships reflect the university’s commitment to fostering global academic talent and promoting cultural diversity, offering a transformative pathway for aspiring scholars to engage with world-class education and research opportunities. Academic merit shall be the basis for evaluation. Any holder of an offer who satisfies the requirements will get a scholarship in the form of a tuition fee reduction.
Renowned for its innovative research, world-class facilities, and commitment to social responsibility, the University of Manchester fosters a diverse community of students and scholars who challenge boundaries and make meaningful impacts across various fields.
Talking about these scholarships, Prof. Angelia Wilson, Associate Dean for Internationalisation for the Faculty of Humanities said, “These scholarships underscore the significant role Indian students play within our diverse global student body and our dedication to India as a strategic academic partner. The University of Manchester, with its longstanding ties to business and education in India, stands as a global institution deeply invested in fostering cross-cultural exchange and academic excellence. We eagerly anticipate welcoming the forthcoming cohort of Indian students to our historic campus in Manchester.”
The Scholarships available are as follows:
- Global Futures Scholarship
The Global Futures Scholarship is available to students worldwide, including those from India. This scholarship reflects Manchester’s commitment to global engagement and innovation. It is available for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
- Undergraduate: The University of Manchester offers international students 100 merit-based scholarships of £21,000.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2024 and have, or be working towards one of the following qualifications: A Levels, IB Diploma, Indian Standard XII (CBSE, ISC, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat boards only), Advanced Placement (AP).
Timeline: Applicants must apply for the scholarship online by 14 April 2024. All successful applicants will be notified by 30 April 2024.
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- Postgraduate: The University of Manchester offers international students 100 merit-based scholarships of £8,000.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants will be considered for the award based on academic merit and the quality of their scholarship application.
Timeline: Applicants must apply for the scholarship online by 26 April 2024. The link to the application form will be emailed to all offer holders. The successful applications will be notified by 31 May 2024.
To know more about the scholarship:
The Faculty of Humanities is excited to provide a variety of commemorative Bicentenary scholarships and financial aid options for qualified candidates beginning in September 2024. These awards are limited in quantity and are distributed based on student’s academic performance and the excellence of their program application. No additional application is required; the applications will be automatically reviewed and the selected will be informed.
- Undergraduate: The University is offering £2,000 per year of study to undergraduate students.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must have completed or waiting for their results for a maximum of 3 years of study. The Scholarships are available to the School of Arts Languages and Culture and the School of Environment, Education and Development.
Timeline: All scholarships are applied as a deduction from tuition fees upon registration.
Undergraduate: The University is offering £2,000 for the first year of study to undergraduate students.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be domiciled in India. The Scholarships are available to the Alliance Manchester Business School and the School of Social Sciences.
Timeline: All scholarships are applied as a deduction from tuition fees upon registration.
To know more about the scholarship:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/humanities-campaigns/scholarships/
- Postgraduate: The University is offering £10,000 for one year of study to postgraduate students.
Eligibility Criteria:
- No separate application is required – awards are granted on academic merit and strength of personal profile.
- Available to the School of Arts Languages and Culture, the School of Social Sciences and the School of Environment, Education and Development.
Timeline: All awards will be given as tuition fee discounts at the time of registration.
To know more about the scholarship:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/humanities-campaigns/scholarships/
- Humanities International Excellence Scholarship
The scholarship is specifically designed to support outstanding international students pursuing humanities disciplines at UoM at the postgraduate level.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must have the offer to study with the university on an approved programme with an overall score of 60% – 70% (varies by Indian institution) in their undergraduate studies.
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Students interested in these scholarship opportunities are encouraged to visit the respective scholarship web pages for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
For more information please visit:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/finance-and-scholarships/funding/
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