First Generation Scholarship programme

What is the First Generation programme?

If you live or study in the North West* and your parents did not go to university, First Generation is a programme that will support you on your journey.

We give practical support and application guidance to students in Year 12 and 13 to help them access and get ready for to university.

If you progress through the programme onto a full-time undergraduate degree at Manchester Met, you’ll get financial and continued personal and professional support throughout your studies. This includes a First Generation bursary of £1,500, and access to a collection of exclusive opportunities to support your career readiness.

Your participation in the programme and associated activities are jointly funded by the University and donations made by graduates and other supporters of Manchester Met.

*The counties of Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester, as defined by the Office for National Statistics. 

Programme details

The First Generation Programme has a pre-entry and on-course phase. The pre-entry phase (Years 12 and 13) is open to all students who live or study in the North West and who meet the entry criteria.

You do not have to apply to Manchester Met if you take part in the pre-entry phase of the programme.

How to apply

We are open for applications from Year 12 (first year/lower sixth) students considering university for 2027 entry.