Overview
The Planning and Environmental Management Taught Masters Merit Award cuts your tuition by half. The University of Manchester runs it through its School of Environment, Education and Development for students starting eligible taught Masters programmes in AY 2020. Both full-time and part-time students can apply. The award is a 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of study, and you keep it only if your progress stays satisfactory.
At a glance
- Host: School of Environment, Education and Development at University of Manchester
- Level: Masters degree
- Study destination: UK
- Awards: 2
- Value: 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of study
- Deadline: 29 May 2020
- Open to: students from any country
Awarded by
School of Environment, Education and Development at University of Manchester, UK.
Subjects and level
Masters degree in urban and environmental planning and management, offered at the School of Environment, Education and Development. Eligible courses:
• Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
• Global Urban Development and Planning
• Planning
• Real Estate Asset Management
• Real Estate Development
• Urban Design and International Planning
• Urban Regeneration and Development
Awards available
2
Who can apply
Students from any country.
What the award covers
The award covers 50% of your tuition fees for the duration of study. To keep receiving it, you must make satisfactory progress.
Eligibility requirements
You can apply from any country, but you need a First Class Honours first degree or its equivalent. You must also already hold an offer of study at The University of Manchester when you apply for this funding. That offer has to be unconditional by 22 June 2020 for your scholarship application to be considered.
You may hold this award at the same time as other awards.
Who should apply
This award suits strong graduates with a First Class Honours degree, or its equivalent, who plan to study one of the eligible planning, real estate or urban development Masters courses at Manchester. It is open to applicants from any country, so international students are welcome.
You should already hold, or expect to hold, an offer of study at the University, and you need that offer to be unconditional by 22 June 2020. If you are also applying for other funding, you can still take this award alongside it.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
Apply through the online application form. It includes a 500 word statement on why you chose your master's course and how you plan to use what you learn after graduation. The closing date for September 2020 entry is 29 May 2020.
Read the official website (link below) for full details on how to apply.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for this award? Students from any country who hold a First Class Honours first degree or equivalent, and who hold an offer of study at The University of Manchester.
- What does the award cover? A 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of study, continued only with satisfactory progress.
- How many awards are offered? 2.
- When is the deadline? 29 May 2020 for September 2020 entry. Your offer must be unconditional by 22 June 2020.
- How do I apply? Submit the online application form with a 500 word statement about your reasons for studying the course and your plans after graduation.
How to apply
- Read the official guidelines before you start, and check which courses the award covers.
- Prepare your degree documents and offer details early so nothing holds up your application.
- Draft your 500 word statement well ahead and tie it to your chosen course and your plans after graduation.
- Confirm the conditions on your offer of study, since the award requires an unconditional offer by the stated date.
- Submit before the closing date rather than on the day, in case the form or portal has problems.
Official website
Details and the application are on the official website: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/funding/opportunity-search/display/?id=00000382&offset=0&sort=name&sortdir=ascending&subjectArea=&nationality=&submit=
