KenyaGlobal Futures Scholarship supports international students from Kenya with merit-based awards that provide discounts on published international tuition fees. The Global Futures Scholarship is available for eligible undergraduate and master’s applicants starting in September 2027 and includes merit-based assessment and award continuation conditions.
The University of Manchester offers these Global Futures Scholarships as part of a wider package of funding across regions. The University administers undergraduate awards of up to £36,000 and master’s awards worth £19,000, and publishes full terms and conditions and application processes to eligible offer-holders.
Global Futures Scholarship Benefits
- The total value of scholarships offered will be more than £6 million
- Undergraduate merit-based scholarships of up to £36,000 (£12,000 per year over three years)
- Master’s awards for African students are worth £19,000
- Scholarships will be awarded as a discount on published international/overseas tuition fees
- Continuation of undergraduate awards is conditional on attainment of 60% in final exams and assessments each year
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Global Futures Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe
- To be considered as domiciled in these countries, applicants must have predominantly resided there during the last three years
- Applicants must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2027 and have, or be working towards, one of the following qualifications: A-levels, IB Diploma, South African NSC or IEB, NCUK International Foundation Year, Bridge House College Foundation
- You must be self-funded (not sponsored)
- You must have selected The University of Manchester as your ‘Firm’ UCAS choice by 15 May 2027 (for undergraduate applicants)
- For master’s awards you must hold an unconditional offer to study a full-time, on-campus master’s course at The University of Manchester starting in September 2027 by 20 April 2027 and submit an online scholarship application form by the same deadline
- Not eligible: Medicine (MBChB), Dentistry (BDS), Architecture, courses with an integrated foundation year, those who’ve previously studied in the UK, blended and distance learning programmes (undergraduate); and listed master’s and research exceptions
How to Apply for Global Futures Scholarship?
- The application form will only be made available once you’ve applied for an eligible course and received an offer (either conditional or unconditional)
- Undergraduate applicants: Round one for students who take examinations in 2026 may apply for an early selection round by 25 February 2027
- Undergraduate applicants: Round two – all other students should apply by 8 April 2027
- Undergraduate applicants who applied in Round 1 will be notified by 2 April 2027; Round 2 applicants will be notified by 12 May 2027
- Master’s applicants must hold an unconditional offer and submit an online scholarship application form by 20 April 2027; successful applicants will be notified by 24 May 2027
- For PhDs, check individual Schools and the University’s postgraduate research funding database for competitive bursaries
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Thursday, 8 April 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Global Futures Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, continuation criteria and how to apply based on the University of Manchester official information.
Who is eligible for the Global Futures Scholarship from Kenya?
Applications are considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in Kenya who have predominantly resided there during the last three years. For undergraduate entry, applicants must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2027 and hold or be working towards an accepted qualification such as A-levels or the IB Diploma.
What levels of study are covered by these scholarships?
The Global Futures Scholarships cover undergraduate and master’s level study starting in September 2027. The University also notes competitive bursaries for PhD candidates via individual Schools and its postgraduate research funding database.
How much funding is provided by the undergraduate awards?
Undergraduate merit-based scholarships are of up to £36,000, paid as £12,000 per year over three years. These awards are applied as a discount on published international tuition fees and continuation is conditional on academic attainment.
What is the value of the master’s awards for African students?
The value of the Global Futures Scholarships for African master’s students is £19,000. These scholarships are awarded as a discount on published overseas tuition fees and are based on academic excellence and the quality of the online application form.
When and how can I apply for the scholarship?
The scholarship application form will be emailed to eligible offer-holders once you have applied for an eligible course and received an offer. Undergraduate rounds include an early round by 25 February 2027 for certain exam takers and a later round by 8 April 2027. Master’s applicants must apply by 20 April 2027.
Are there any continuation or academic performance conditions?
Yes. Continuation of the undergraduate award is conditional on attainment of 60% in final exams and assessments each year. Awards are therefore contingent on maintaining the required academic performance throughout the course.
Which courses are not eligible for these scholarships?
Not eligible for undergraduate awards are Medicine (MBChB), Dentistry (BDS), Architecture, courses with an integrated foundation year, those who have previously studied in the UK, and blended or distance learning programmes. There are specific master’s course exclusions listed in the full terms and conditions.
When will applicants be notified of scholarship decisions?
Undergraduate applicants who apply in Round 1 will be notified by 2 April 2027, and those who apply in Round 2 will be notified by 12 May 2027. Master’s applicants will be notified of outcomes by 24 May 2027.
Do I need to be self-funded to apply?
Yes. The University states you must be self-funded (not sponsored) to be eligible for these Global Futures Scholarships. Sponsored students are therefore not eligible for these particular awards.
Where can I find the full terms and conditions for the scholarships?
The University provides full terms and conditions documents linked from the scholarship pages. The official Kenya scholarships page references downloadable PDFs for full terms and conditions and recommends applicants read these documents for detailed eligibility and award rules.
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