By Kelvin Kibet | Kenya Scholarships | Updated October 2025
🎓 Introduction
The University of Manchester has announced its Global Futures Scholarships 2026, offering over 300 scholarships worth more than £6 million to international students starting their studies in September 2026.
These prestigious awards are open to students from Kenya and across Africa, giving outstanding learners a chance to study at one of the world’s leading research universities in the UK.
👉 Direct Scholarship Link: Apply or learn more here
📝 Entry Requirements
To qualify, you must:
Be an international, self-funded student from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Botswana, Mauritius, South Africa, Zimbabwe, or Egypt (for master’s).
Be applying for a full-time, on-campus program at The University of Manchester starting September 2026.
Demonstrate academic excellence and submit a strong personal statement.
Have predicted or achieved top grades in your current studies.
🎯 Undergraduate Awards
The University offers over 100 merit-based undergraduate scholarships, each worth up to £30,000 (£10,000 per year for three years).
Eligible qualifications:
A-levels
IB Diploma
South African NSC or IEB
NCUK International Foundation Year
Bridge House College Foundation
Award details:
£10,000 per year, renewable each year if you maintain at least 60% in exams and assessments.
Scholarships are automatically considered after you receive an academic offer.
Based on academic merit and the strength of your personal statement.
Not eligible: Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture, or courses with an integrated foundation year.
🎓 Master’s Awards
For postgraduate students, the Global Futures Scholarships for Africa are worth £18,000 each and are applied as a tuition fee discount.
Eligibility summary:
Open to students domiciled in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Botswana, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Hold an unconditional offer for a full-time, on-campus master’s course by 23 April 2026.
Submit the online scholarship form by the same deadline (emailed to eligible offer holders).
Selection based on:
Academic excellence.
Quality of your scholarship application.
Efforts to maintain balance across gender, domicile, and course.
Not eligible: MBA, MPhil, MArch, MA in Architecture and Urbanism, MLA, PGCE, Clinical Medicine, Dentistry, and certain Master’s by Research programs.
📅 Important dates:
Application deadline: 23 April 2026
Winners announced: 29 May 2026
🌐 Study Abroad & Opportunities
Studying at The University of Manchester means joining a global community of innovators and leaders.
Kenyan students benefit from world-class research facilities, networking opportunities, and cultural exposure that build global careers.
With this scholarship, you can study abroad, gain international experience, and return home ready to transform Kenya and Africa.
🎟️ Exhibitions and Visits
The University of Manchester regularly holds virtual fairs and in-person visits in Kenya and across Africa.
You can meet university representatives at education fairs in Nairobi and Mombasa to learn more about available programs, scholarships, and life in the UK.
Stay updated via their Kenya country page for upcoming visits.
💡 How to Apply
Apply for an eligible undergraduate or master’s degree program at The University of Manchester.
Receive your offer (conditional or unconditional).
Check your email — eligible applicants will receive a link to the scholarship form.
Submit your scholarship form before the deadline.
📅 Undergraduate: Deadlines vary by qualification.
📅 Master’s: 23 April 2026.
📞 Contacts
For more information:
📧 Email: international@manchester.ac.uk
🌐 Website: The University of Manchester – Kenya Scholarships
📍 Address: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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