Bursaries and Scholarships

On this page you will find links to all the information you need about the Bursaries and Scholarships available to you, depending on the year you started your programme of study. The Bursaries and Scholarships available to you as a student, depending on your eligibility, are: The Manchester Bursary, The Foundation Year Bursary, The Undergraduate Access Scholarship, The Study Abroad/Placement Year Support Package and the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) Bursary

Please note we do automatic assessments for all of the above bursaries and will email you by the end of November if you are eligible for an award. You do not need to apply or provide any further information to us. If you are a continuing student, you will be assessed for the bursary regulations that are in place for your cohort.

Unless otherwise stated, the above Bursaries and Scholarships for 2026/27 are paid as follows:

• 25% on 3rd December 2026
• 50% on 4th February 2027
• 25% on 5th April 2027

If you are not contacted by December and think you are eligible for a bursary please email our team via the online enquiry form.

If your household income should fall by 15% or more in an academic year you may be able to apply for an in year reassessment with Student Finance to reassess your household income and thus your eligibility for the Manchester Bursary. Please contact your Student Finance provider for further details of this process or contact us for advice via the online enquiry form.

Students who change course during their time at the University may change bursary scheme to reflect their change in course.