If you have been routing for the 2026 University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship, the management of University of Nottingham is inviting applications for its prestigious Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship for the 2026/27 academic session. This scholarship offers 50% or 100% tuition fee coverage to passionate and innovative students from Africa, South Asia, and selected Commonwealth countries who can propose development solutions to challenges in their home countries.
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University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship | About the Scholarship
Founded in 2001, the Developing Solutions Scholarship is the University of Nottingham’s flagship master’s programme for international students. Its primary aim is to support students who aspire to create meaningful change in key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political sectors within their home countries.
The scholarship covers full-time masters tuition fees for one year and is available to students who demonstrate ingenuity, innovation, and a strong commitment to development solutions.
Overview of the Scholarship
- Deadline: 15 April 2026
- Coverage: 50% or 100% tuition fees
- Eligibility: African, South Asian, and selected Commonwealth countries
- Course: Full-time Masters (MRes included)
- How to Apply: Through NottinghamHub after receiving your course offer
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be domiciled in Africa, India, or one of the selected Commonwealth countries
- Be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
- Hold an offer to start a full-time masters (including MRes) for 2026/27 at the University of Nottingham UK, in one of the following faculties:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Applicants Not Eligible
You cannot for the University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship if you:
- Are a current student or graduate of the University of Nottingham
- Have studied and been awarded a degree outside your home country*
- Are currently studying in the UK
University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship | Eligible Countries
Africa (all nations), Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis if prior study was undertaken in an eligible country.
How to Apply
Applicants must first receive an offer to study a full-time masters (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham
Important: You must pay the postgraduate application fee for your academic application to be processed.
Once you have an offer, apply through the NottinghamHub scholarships section.
Note: For two-year master’s courses, the scholarship only covers the first year of tuition fees.
Application Criteria
Applications are assessed primarily on:
- Vision and plan to develop solutions that positively impact your home country
- Alignment of your proposed solution with your course learning outcomes
- Evidence of the ethos of Developing Solutions
Additional considerations for the University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship includes:
- Motivation for studying at Nottingham
- Academic achievements and notable accomplishments
Tip: Prepare strong, concise answers within the word limits provided in the application form.
Scholarship Benefits
- 50% or 100% tuition fee coverage
- Award applied directly to tuition fees (not paid to the student)
- Cannot be combined with other University scholarships; the highest-value scholarship will apply
Scholarship decisions are communicated by end of May 2026.
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