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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.

Eligible students
Contextually flagged students High achieving students
What do these mean?
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).
Award value
Direct payment
Academic years
2026/27
Number of awards available
8
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.

Turing Scheme

The Turing Scheme is a UK government funding programme to enable students to participate in international study and work placements abroad.

Eligible students
Low income households
What does this mean?
Low income households
Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
Award value
Direct payment Other
Academic years
2026/27
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.

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.

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
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.

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.

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
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.

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.

Eligible students
Students in unexpected financial hardship
What does this mean?
Students in unexpected financial hardship
Students facing unexpected financial hardship during their course, such as a sudden loss of income or an emergency cost.
Award value
Direct payment
Number of awards available
Variable.
Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate Research, Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK), International
Student type
Current
Application deadline
Open all year round
Applications are open all year round - apply now

Victoria, Heywood and Fraser MA Scholarship

The Victoria, Heywood and Fraser MA Scholarship supports students studying an MA Classics and Ancient History course, with a part-fee bursary..

Eligible students
High achieving students Low income households
What do these mean?
High achieving students
Students who have achieved highly in their overall grades (this refers to either Level 3 results, or overall university results).
Low income households
Students from low-income households, usually assessed via Student Finance England household income data.
Award value
Tuition fee
Academic years
2026/27
Number of awards available
3
Study level
Postgraduate Taught
Fee status
Home (UK)
Student type
Prospective
Applications are currently closed.