The Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
University of Manchester
Amount
Amount not stated
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate/Masters
Deadline
Deadline not confirmed
About this scholarship
University-internal funding at University of Manchester.
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Snippet: Black students are underrepresented at university level, and The University of Manchester wants to support students in overcoming the financial barriers they may face when trying to access and succeed within higher education. The following scholarships are currently provided to a small number of students and require an application in the spring before starting at the University.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that leaving cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
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Who can apply for the University of Manchester — The Cowrie Foundation Scholarship?
Students pursuing Undergraduate/Masters degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
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