University of Manchester Opened Great Scholarships 2026 Program for New Applicants
The UK is officially back in full scholarship-attraction mode for 2026, and one of its most prestigious universities has stepped firmly into the race for global talent. In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Manchester has announced the GREAT Scholarships 2026 — a high-value funding opportunity designed to help outstanding international students enter world-class UK postgraduate education. For applicants from Bangladesh, Ghana, and Pakistan, this is a direct pathway into a globally ranked university with major financial relief for one-year taught master’s programmes.
What makes this opportunity stand out is the scale and impact of the funding. As part of the wider GREAT Scholarships initiative supporting students across more than 60 UK universities, Manchester’s awards are among the most generous. Successful scholars receive a tuition fee reduction ranging from £15,000 to £18,000, applied directly as a discount on overseas tuition fees. The scholarships are valid for most full-time, on-campus taught master’s programmes, giving recipients access to Manchester’s globally respected teaching, research environment, and outstanding graduate employability outcomes. For 2026, the University of Manchester is offering one scholarship per eligible country — £15,000 for Bangladesh, £18,000 for Ghana, and £15,000 for Pakistan. Please note that certain programmes are excluded, including MBA, MPhil, Architecture-related degrees, PGCE, Clinical Medicine, Dentistry, and all MSc by Research programmes.
This scholarship is targeted, competitive, and merit-driven, aimed at students who already have a clear academic direction and are serious about studying in the UK. To be considered, applicants must be citizens and permanent residents of Bangladesh, Ghana, or Pakistan, hold a valid passport from one of these countries, and already have a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible one-year taught master’s programme at the University of Manchester. Selected scholars must also be willing to act as GREAT ambassadors, engaging in alumni activities or promotional initiatives as part of the programme’s wider mission to showcase UK higher education globally. Only candidates who meet both nationality and offer-holder requirements will move forward in the selection process.
The application route is deliberately streamlined to remove unnecessary barriers. There is no separate external portal for this scholarship. Once you secure an eligible course offer, the University of Manchester’s International Office will send the GREAT Scholarship application form directly to you by email. Applicants simply complete and submit this form by the stated deadline. Final selections are made competitively, based on academic excellence and overall profile strength, ensuring that awards go to candidates who can truly benefit from — and contribute to — the Manchester academic community.
For students planning their 2026 intake, timing is everything. The last date to apply for the GREAT Scholarships 2026 at the University of Manchester is 23 April 2026. Applicants must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible programme and submit the scholarship application form by this deadline. Successful candidates will be notified by 29 May 2026, giving them ample time to plan their UK study journey. Full details are available at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/finance-and-scholarships/funding/great-scholarships/. With strong funding, global recognition, and access to one of the UK’s most respected universities, the Manchester GREAT Scholarships 2026 stand out as a career-defining opportunity for high-achieving students from Bangladesh, Ghana, and Pakistan.
