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The Accommodation Bursary

The Accommodation Bursary provides a partial accommodation fee waiver for students from low income backgrounds to aid with the cost of living in University accommodation.

Award value
Accommodation support
2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Number of awards available
150
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
6 July 2026
Eligible students
Low income households
Applications for this award have closed.

The Article 26 Scholarship

The Article 26 Scholarship supports students with sanctuary and other asylum related statuses access financial support for living cost and tuition fees.

Award value
Tuition fee Direct payment Accommodation support Other
Number of awards available
5
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
International, I'm not sure
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
26 June 2026
Eligible students
Asylum / Sanctuary seeker students
Applications for this award have closed.

The Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

The Cowrie Foundation Scholarship supports Black African and Caribbean heritage students, from socio-economically under-represented backgrounds, to access and succeed within higher education.

Award value
Tuition fee Direct payment Other
2026/27 2027/28 2028/29
Number of awards available
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
26 April 2026
Eligible students
Low income households Black students
Applications for this award have closed.

The Manchester Bursary

The Manchester Bursary is available to students from low-income households and independent students. Eligibility is automatically assessed based on your Student Finance England information.

Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
All eligible students will receive the award
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Current
Application deadline
No application required
Eligible students
Low income households
Your eligibility for this scheme is automatically assessed.

The Manchester Masters Bursary

The Manchester Masters Bursary provides financial support for students from underrepresented groups who undertake postgraduate taught degrees at the University of Manchester.

Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
50
Study level
Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Current, Prospective
Application deadline
31 May 2026
Eligible students
Low income households Free school meals Disabled students Care experienced or Care Leaver Young carers Black students Refugee students
Applications for this award have closed.

The Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Care experienced and estranged students

Our Undergraduate Access Scholarships supports students who are care experienced or estranged young people to succeed at the University of Manchester.

Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
All eligible students will receive the award
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Current
Application deadline
No application required
Eligible students
Care experienced or Care Leaver Independent / Estranged students
Your eligibility for this scheme is automatically assessed.

The 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 the University of Manchester.

Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
All eligible students will receive the award
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Current
Application deadline
No application required
Eligible students
Manchester Access Programme
Your eligibility for this scheme is automatically assessed.

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.

Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
All eligible students will receive the award
Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Research, Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK), International
Student type
Current
Eligible students
In financial crisis whilst studying
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