•Must be a national of and resident in Nigeria

•Hold an offer of admission for an eligible undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degree at The University of Manchester

•Be classified as an international/overseas fee-paying student

•For Equity and Merit Scholarships: Hold a first-class or upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate degree, have at least two years of relevant post-graduation work experience, and commit to returning home to make a positive impact

•Meet the general academic and English language proficiency requirements (e.g., IELTS or recognized equivalent) specified by the chosen program

•Not have previously studied outside Africa (for select developmental awards such as Equity and Merit)

The University of Manchester offers several funding opportunities for outstanding Nigerian students across undergraduate, postgraduate taught (master's), and postgraduate research (PhD) programs. Key scholarship schemes include the Equity and Merit Scholarships—aimed at talented professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa for high-impact master's degrees—as well as the Global Futures Scholarships and various faculty-specific international excellence awards. Prospective applicants must submit an application for their chosen academic program before applying for or being considered for these competitive funding awards.

•Full tuition fee coverage for select developmental schemes such as the Equity and Merit Scholarships

•Monthly living stipend to cover accommodation and general living expenses

•Return economy airfare between Nigeria and the United Kingdom

•Visa application fees and arrival allowances where applicable

•Partial tuition fee reductions ranging from £5,000 to £10,000 or more via Global Futures and Faculty Excellence Scholarships

•Full tuition waivers and maintenance stipends for select doctoral research scholarships (e.g., President's Doctoral Scholar Award)