Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship – University of Nottingham

The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is a prestigious funding opportunity for international students from Africa, India, and selected Commonwealth countries who want to pursue a full-time Master’s (including MRes) degree at University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. The programme is aimed at innovative, passionate students who can propose impactful solutions for development challenges in their home countries. University of Nottingham

What’s Offered

• Tuition fee scholarship covering 50% or 100% of tuition fees

• The award is applied as a fee reduction, not a direct cash payment

• There is no living cost allowance included

• A chance to study at a research-intensive UK university and build networks

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship, you must:

• Be domiciled in Africa, India, or one of the selected Commonwealth countries

• Be classed as an overseas (international) student for fee purposes

• Hold an offer to start a full-time Master’s or MRes programme at the University of Nottingham in the academic year specified (usually starting in autumn)

• Be planning to study in one of these faculties:

  • Engineering

  • Medicine and Health Sciences

  • Science

  • Social Sciences

• Not eligible if:

  • You are a current student or graduate of the University of Nottingham

  • You have previously studied and been awarded a degree outside your home country

  • You are currently studying in the UK

How to Apply

• First get an offer to study a full-time Master’s or MRes programme at the University of Nottingham

• Once you have the offer, apply for the Developing Solutions Scholarship through the university’s scholarship application system

• Follow the scholarship application requirements after receiving your admission offer

Selection Focus

• Applicants are assessed on their ability to demonstrate a clear vision for development solutions relevant to their home country

• Strong applications typically show how the chosen Master’s study will equip the student to make a real positive impact

Important Things to Know

• The scholarship is competitive and limited in number

• The fee coverage applies to tuition only for one year, even for longer programmes

• The award cannot be combined with other Nottingham scholarships for the same study period

Deadline

• 15 April 2026 (apply by this date after receiving your study offer)