Manchester Business School Scholarships. UK

We support around 25 students in each MBA Class, through scholarships funded directly by Alliance Manchester Business School. The scholarships are awarded across different categories.
Most of the scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and therefore candidates who apply early in the admissions rounds may have a stronger opportunity to receive an award. The scholarships are awarded as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made.

How to apply

To be considered for a Alliance Manchester Business School scholarship you will need to submit a complete application for the Full-time MBA. Some of the scholarships require an additional scholarship application to be submitted, please review the information about each scholarship for specific details.

Scholarship criteria

The scholarships are competitive and awarded to the strongest candidates. There are specific criteria for each scholarship, therefore please review the individual scholarship information. As well as the specific criteria for each scholarship, there are general criteria which apply to all scholarships which are as follows:
General Criteria applying to all scholarships

• Excellent performance across all of the Full-time MBA admission criteria
• Potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the MBA programme and the diverse professional and cultural profile and experience of the MBA class.
• Strong values and ethics and preferably able to demonstrate contribution to society/communities in roles outside of the workplace.
• Potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities.
• Able to demonstrate a strong fit with our overall admissions strategy

Manchester Merit Scholarships

Scholarships: from £5,000 to £20,000.
Eligibility Criteria: 

• The most outstanding MBA applicants identified during the admissions process.
• A minimum GMAT of 600 or equivalent GRE.

Application Format:

• Complete Full-time MBA application
• Additional scholarship application not required.

Application Deadline and Decision Dates
Awarded on a rolling basis as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made.

Women in Business Scholarships

Scholarships: from £5,000 to £20,000.
Eligibility Criteria

• Female candidates with excellent academic, professional and personal achievements and strong leadership ability.

Application Format:

• Complete Full-time MBA application
• Email a written scholarship statement addressing the points below (maximum 2 pages A4) to [email protected]
  • What makes you stand out as an exceptional candidate for this award?
  • How do you help or inspire others?
  • How will your experience and personal qualities benefit the MBA class and what will be your contribution as a future Alliance MBS alumnus to return our investment in you?

Application Deadline and Decision Dates
Awarded on a rolling basis as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made.

Industry Sector Scholarships

• Professional Services Scholarship
• Entrepreneurship Scholarship
• Marketing Professionals Scholarship
• Energy Sector Scholarship
• Military Leaders Scholarship

Scholarships: from £5,000 to £20,000.
Application Format for all industry sector scholarships: 

• Complete Full-time MBA application
• Email a written scholarship statement addressing the points below (maximum 2 pages A4) to [email protected]
  • What makes you stand out as an exceptional candidate for this award?
  • How do you help or inspire others?
  • How will your experience and personal qualities benefit the MBA class and what will be your contribution as a future Alliance MBS alumnus to return our investment in you?

Application Deadline and Decision Dates
The industry sector scholarships are all awarded on a rolling basis as part of the admissions process, normally at the same time as an offer is made.

Professional Services Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates able to demonstrate good academic credentials and outstanding achievements and career progression, working for an internationally recognised professional services company (global leader), in one of the following roles: management consultant, accountant/auditor, architect, legal professional. This award is not open to IT consultants.

Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates with professional careers in entrepreneurship, demonstrating outstanding achievement in entrepreneurial careers with exceptional entrepreneurial flair creating and running a successful or growing business venture(s).

Marketing Professionals Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates able to demonstrate good academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements in marketing management roles for international brands or organisations.

Energy Sector Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates able to demonstrate good academic credentials and outstanding professional experience and achievements, currently working in a senior role for a multi-national energy/oil & gas company.

Military Leaders Scholarship

Alliance Manchester Business School has a long and successful history working with officers looking to move into new careers in non-military organisations. Our MBA alumni from the armed forces have been particularly successful in transferring their leadership skills to very successful post-forces careers.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to UK/European (EEA) permanent residents with previous or current experience as officers in the armed forces. Candidates must have strong communication and networking skills, leadership characteristics and a commitment to promoting social and corporate responsibility in British/European society.