The University of Manchester is offering ten scholarships of £2,000 per annum for well qualified international undergraduate students. These scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate programme within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
These scholarships will be renewed for each year of full-time study at the University, up to a maximum of four years, and will be subject to students’ sustained academic performance.
The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England, formed in 2004 by the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and the Victoria University of Manchester.
An IELTS certificate is not required at the time of application. If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be asked to take the IELTS test. English language requirements vary by course, but in most cases, you will need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no sub-test less than 5.5) or TOEFL 570 (90 IBT) to go through to the final selection round. They do not accept a Certificate of English Proficiency from a Rwandan university instead of the IELTS test.
Degree Level: Scholarships are available to pursue the undergraduate programme.
Available Subject: Scholarships are awarded within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Scholarship Benefits: Scholarships of £2,000 per annum will be awarded.
Number of Scholarships: Ten scholarships are available.
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- This scheme applies to any undergraduate degree programme within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at The University of Manchester.
- Each scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a student demonstrating high performance in their high school final year examinations (or equivalent) and the academic reference on their UCAS forms.
- Extracurricular activities may also be taken into accounts such as contribution to activities in your school or community, this information will be taken from the personal statement included on the UCAS form.
- All international students who are holding an offer of a place within the Faculty will be automatically considered for a scholarship.
- Applicants must have accepted an undergraduate programme in the Faculty as their firm choice by 30th June 2017, for entry in September 2017.
- Applicants must have submitted their examination results to the Faculty by 30th August 2017.
Nationality: This scholarship is open to international students.
Entrance Requirements: All international students who are holding an offer of a place within the Faculty will be automatically considered for a scholarship.
English language Requirements: An IELTS certificate is not required at the time of application. If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be asked to take the IELTS test. English language requirements vary by course, but in most case, you will need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no sub-test less than 5.5) or TOEFL 570 (90 IBT) to go through to the final selection round. They do not accept a Certificate of English Proficiency from a Rwandan university instead of the IELTS test. They can take the IELTS and TOEFL tests in Kigali. Contact the British Council or TOEFL test centre for details.
How to Apply: The mode of application is online. All undergraduate applications must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is June 30, 2017.