The 2026 UK Humanities Scholarship at the University of Manchester provides fully funded postgraduate research studentships and scholarships across various disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities.
Read Also:
- Airtel Business Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 Now Open for Applications
- Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0 | ₦100 Million Grant for Nigerian Youth Founders
- 2026 Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition (JAME) for Undergraduates in Nigeria
- PalmPay Graduate Trainee Program 2026: Learning & Development Officer & Collections Officer (Nigeria)
When is the Application Deadline:
January 19, 2026
- Alliance Manchester Business School: 1 December 2025
- School of Arts, Languages and Cultures: 12 January 2026
- School of Education, Environment and Development: 19 January 2026
- School of Social Sciences: 1 December 2025
Tell Me About The Award:
The University of Manchester Humanities Scholarship offers fully funded postgraduate scholarships for students pursuing Master’s and PhD studies within the Faculty of Humanities.
Get Up to $100,000 Student Loan for Your Master in US or Canada.
Selected candidates receive:
- Full tuition fees
- A tax-free annual maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025–26)
This award provides a comprehensive funding package for students to focus entirely on their research and academic goals.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The scholarship is open to candidates pursuing studies in the following programmes:
- Accounting and Finance
- Anthropology, Media and Performance
- Arab World Studies
- Architecture
- Business and Management
- Chinese Studies
- Criminology
- Development Policy and Management
- Digital Humanities, Cultures and Media
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- Education
- History
- Human Geography
- Humanitarianism and Conflict Response
- International Development
- Japanese Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Linguistics and English Language
- Planning, Property and Environmental Management
- Politics
- Russian and East European Studies
- Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
- Social Anthropology
- Social Statistics
- Sociology
Type:
Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarship (Masters and PhD)
Who can Apply?
- Home or international students
- Applicants pursuing a taught or research Master’s or PhD programme at the Faculty of Humanities
- Must meet the minimum academic requirements of their preferred programme
How are Applicants Selected?
- Based on academic achievement and eligibility for the chosen programme
- Scholarship offers are made alongside the offer of admission
- Continuation is subject to satisfactory academic progress
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Open to all nationalities
Where will the Award be Taken?
United Kingdom — University of Manchester
How Many Awards?
The University of Manchester does not specify an exact number; awards are offered across different schools within the Faculty of Humanities.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition fees
- £20,780 annual living stipend (tax-free)
- Coverage for the duration of the studentship, depending on programme type (Masters or PhD)
How Long Will the Award Last?
Covers the full duration of the Master’s or PhD programme under the Faculty of Humanities studentships (1+3 or 1+4 models).
How to Apply:
- Ensure eligibility for your chosen programme in the Faculty of Humanities
- Apply for admission by the programme-specific deadlines listed above
- Funding will be considered only for applicants holding an offer at the time of scholarship selection
- Scholarship offers are not deferrable. If you cannot start your programme, the award will be withdrawn, but you may re-apply in the future
