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MusM (Performance) Part-fee bursaries

This scholarship supports students studying an MusM (Performance) course, with a part-fee bursary.

Eligible students
High achieving students
What does this mean?
High achieving students
Students who have achieved highly in their overall grades (this refers to either Level 3 results, or overall university results).
Award value
Tuition fee
Academic years
2026/27 2027/28
Number of awards available
Variable
Study level
Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

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.

Eligible students
Care experienced or Care Leaver Independent / Estranged students Low income households
What do these mean?
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.
Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 2030/31
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
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

Sadler Access Bursary

The Sadler Access Bursary supports students from low-income backgrounds to succeed and thrive whilst studying at The University of Manchester.

Eligible students
UoM Access Programme
What does this mean?
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).
Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27
Number of awards available
10
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

Sadler Core Bursary

The Sadler Core Bursary supports care leavers and care-experienced students to succeed and thrive whilst studying at The University of Manchester.

Eligible students
Care experienced or Care Leaver Independent / Estranged students
What do these mean?
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.
Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27
Number of awards available
12
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Applications are currently closed.

SALC School Awards

The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures awards provide support to students in accessing masters courses at Manchester.

Eligible students
High achieving students
What does this mean?
High achieving students
Students who have achieved highly in their overall grades (this refers to either Level 3 results, or overall university results).
Award value
Tuition fee
Academic years
2026/27 2027/28 2028/29
Number of awards available
Variable
Study level
Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK), International, I'm not sure
Student type
Current, Prospective
Applications are currently closed.

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.

Eligible students
Contextually flagged students
What does this mean?
Contextually flagged students
Students who have received a contextual offer from the University of Manchester.
Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27 2027/28
Number of awards available
25
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

Social Responsibility Scholarship

The Social Responsibility Scholarship provides support for high achieving students who can demonstrate a significant contribution and commitment to social responsibility.

Eligible students
High achieving students
What does this mean?
High achieving students
Students who have achieved highly in their overall grades (this refers to either Level 3 results, or overall university results).
Award value
Direct payment Other
Academic years
2026/27
Number of awards available
5
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK), International, I'm not sure
Student type
Current
Application deadline
No application required
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

Spärck AI Scholarship

The Spärck AI Scholarship is designed to encourage home and international students to study Artificial Intelligence at Master's level.

Eligible students
High achieving students
What does this mean?
High achieving students
Students who have achieved highly in their overall grades (this refers to either Level 3 results, or overall university results).
Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27
Number of awards available
10
Study level
Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK), International, I'm not sure
Student type
Prospective
Applications are currently closed.

Sports Scholarships

The University of Manchester Sport Scholarship is awarded to high performing student-athletes and is designed to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life.

Eligible students
High achieving students
What does this mean?
High achieving students
Students who have achieved highly in their overall grades (this refers to either Level 3 results, or overall university results).
Award value
Direct payment Other
Academic years
2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 2030/31
Number of awards available
40 (Variable)
Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK), International
Student type
Current, Prospective
Application opening
2 November 2026
Applications for this award are not open yet.

Study Abroad Bursary

The Study Abroad Bursary is available to students from low-income households and independent students who are completing a year abroad.

Eligible students
Care experienced or Care Leaver Independent / Estranged students Low income households
What do these mean?
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.
Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 2030/31
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
No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.