2015 Equity and Merit Scholarships for Masters Students at University of Manchester in UK

Applications are ongoing for the 2015 Equity and Merit Scholarships for Masters Students at University of Manchester in UK. The University of Manchester is inviting applications for equity and merit scholarships for masters students in a wide range of subjects including Engineering, Environment, education, Medical and Life Sciences, Law and Textiles. Scholarships are not available for business and finance courses. 

The students of Bangladesh, Uganda and Tanzania can apply for these scholarships. The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international air fares and living expenses. The application deadline is 14 March 2015 for Bangladesh and 20 March 2015 for Uganda and Tanzania.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are available in a wide range of subjects including Engineering, Environment, education, Medical and Life Sciences, Law and Textiles. Scholarships are not available for business and finance courses.

Scholarship Value

The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international air fares and living expenses. It is offered for duration of the program and only twelve scholarships are available.

Eligibility:

The master’s scholarships are aimed at academically excellent, young professionals with at least two years’ post-graduation work experience. Applicants must:

• be a resident citizen of Bangladesh, Uganda and Tanzania and have not previously studied abroad;
• hold a first or upper second class undergraduate degree;
• have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience;
• be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate his/her potential to make a positive impact on the future of Bangladesh, Uganda and Tanzania;
• have a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5. However, please be aware that some courses require a score of 7.0 for Bangladesh. Have achieved a grade C in English Language at Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education level; or, have a minimum IELTS result of 6.5 for Tanzania. have achieved a grade 4 or above in English Language at Ugandan Certificate of Education level; or, have a minimum IELTS Result of 6.5 for Uganda.

Application Procedure and Deadline

The mode of applying is online. It is not necessary to have an offer of admission to apply for the scholarship. Please do not apply online for academic admission. The application deadline is 14 March 2015 for Bangladesh and 20 March 2015 for Uganda and Tanzania.

Official Scholarship Website – http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/funding/international/equity-merit-scholarships/