Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham for Master's Study

The Developing Solutions Scholarship Programme pays part of the tuition for a master's degree at the University of Nottingham. It is open to international students from Africa, India or selected Commonwealth countries. The aim is to support students who plan to use their studies to help develop their home country.

University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom

Full-time master's programmes, including MRes, starting in October 2025 at Nottingham. Any subject area is accepted if it sits within one of these faculties: Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Science.

Not specified

Students domiciled in the following 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.

50-100% of the tuition fees

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

• be domiciled in Africa, India or one of the selected Commonwealth countries (listed above)

• be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes

• hold an offer to start a full-time masters (including MRes) in September 2026 at the University of Nottingham UK studying in the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences

Applications are currently closed.

You must first have applied for and have received an offer to study a full-time masters (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham before you can apply for the scholarship. You can apply through the scholarships section of the University's application system, NottinghamHub. The deadline is Wednesday, 15 April 2026.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Host: University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
• Level: Full-time master's (including MRes)
• Study destination: UK
• Deadline: 15 April 2026
• Awards: Not specified
• Coverage: 50-100% of tuition fees

This scholarship suits students from Africa, India or the listed Commonwealth countries who have an offer to start a full-time master's at Nottingham in September 2026. It is for those who plan to return home and contribute to development.

You must be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes and your course must sit in Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science or Social Sciences.

• Who can apply? Students domiciled in Africa, India or one of the selected Commonwealth countries listed above, who are classed as overseas students and hold an offer for a full-time master's at Nottingham.
• What does the scholarship cover? It pays 50-100% of your tuition fees.
• When is the deadline? The deadline is Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
• How do I apply? First apply for a full-time master's at Nottingham and receive an offer. Then apply through the scholarships section of the University's application system, NottinghamHub.
• Can I apply for any subject? Yes, as long as your course is within the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines before you start.
• Prepare your documents early, including your offer letter and proof of domicile.
• Check the language requirements for your course.
• Submit your master's application well before the scholarship deadline.
• Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records.