Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), United Kingdom, in partnership with the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Foundation, has opened applications for its fully funded Ferguson Scholarships for international students.
The Manchester Metropolitan University Ferguson Scholarship 2026 covers full programme tuition fees of up to £22,000 and provides a £11,250 maintenance bursary for successful candidates pursuing eligible master’s programmes in the UK.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 15 Selected Countries (including Nigeria)
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £11,250 Stipend
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Management of Manchester Metropolitan University is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic session. Through the generous support of the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, three fully funded international master’s scholarships have been established to support academically outstanding students from selected developing countries.
These scholarships are available to qualified international applicants who have applied to study an eligible full-time, one-year master’s programme at Manchester Metropolitan University. The initiative is designed to provide talented students with access to high-quality postgraduate education while supporting their academic and professional development. Successful scholars will receive full tuition coverage alongside a maintenance stipend to support living expenses during their period of study in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Manchester Metropolitan University Ferguson Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a self-funded student with a strong academic background
- Have received a firm offer to study an eligible course at Manchester Metropolitan University
- Be enrolled as a full-time student
- Be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Have successfully met all conditions for entry onto the chosen programme
- Be a national 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
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Manchester Metropolitan University Ferguson Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage of up to £22,000
- A £11,250 bursary to support living expenses
- Scholarship support for one academic year only
Eligible Programmes
The Ferguson Scholarship is applicable to the following full-time, one-year master’s programmes:
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- A firm offer letter for an eligible master’s programme at Manchester Metropolitan University
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Supporting documents required by the University
How to Apply
To apply for the Manchester Metropolitan University Ferguson Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Apply for and secure a firm offer for an eligible master’s programme at Manchester Metropolitan University
- Await scholarship consideration following a successful programme application
- If awarded, sign and return the scholarship agreement provided by the University
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