Applications for the Manchester Metropolitan University Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year are now open. Scholarships will be awarded to academically strong international applicants pursuing eligible full-time one-year master’s courses at Manchester Metropolitan.
When is the Application Deadline:
31 May 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The Manchester Metropolitan University Ferguson Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship offered in partnership with the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Foundation.
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It provides academically strong international students from selected developing countries the opportunity to pursue a one-year full-time master’s programme at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligible programmes include:
- MSc Robotics and Automation (1 year full-time)
- MSc Engineering Project Management (1 year full-time)
- MSc Digital Design and Manufacturing (1 year full-time)
Type:
Postgraduate Scholarship | Masters | Fully Funded
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be self-funding students with a strong academic background.
- Have received a firm offer to study on one of the eligible courses at MMU.
- Be enrolled as full-time students.
- Be classified as overseas students for tuition purposes.
- Have successfully met all entry conditions for the programme.
- Be nationals of, or permanently domiciled in, one of the following countries:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Based on academic merit and eligibility.
- Applicants must hold a firm offer for one of the eligible master’s programmes.
- Successful candidates will be required to sign a scholarship agreement.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- 15 selected countries, including Nigeria, India, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, and others listed above.
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), United Kingdom.
How Many Awards?
- Three scholarships available for the 2026/27 academic year.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition fee coverage (£22,000).
- Maintenance bursary of £11,250.
- No IELTS required for eligible applicants.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- One academic year (2026–27).
How to Apply:
- Apply for one of the eligible master’s programmes at MMU.
- Receive a firm offer of admission.
- Submit the scholarship application form once the application window opens (February 2026).
- If awarded, sign the scholarship agreement provided by MMU.
