University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026–2027

Applications are now being accepted for the University of Nottingham’s Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026. Established in 2001, this flagship programme supports outstanding applicants from Africa, South Asia and selected Commonwealth territories who are committed to tackling development challenges in their home countries. The scheme seeks candidates who will apply academic study to practical projects that generate economic, environmental, infrastructural, social or political benefits.

Awards are offered for one year and may cover either 50% or 100% of full-time Master’s tuition fees, allowing recipients to pursue advanced study at Nottingham. Applicants should present a clear, feasible plan showing how their chosen programme will enable them to deliver measurable improvements at home; selection also considers academic merit, motivation for studying at Nottingham and evidence of leadership or impact.

Scholarship Benefits

• Scholarships covering either 50% or 100% of tuition for one-year, full-time Master’s programmes.
• Intended for candidates who can demonstrate creative and implementable solutions to development challenges.
• Grants access to high-quality teaching, institutional networks and opportunities that support post-study impact.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be domiciled in Africa, India or one of the eligible Commonwealth jurisdictions.
• Hold overseas fee status for tuition purposes.
• Hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to start a full-time Master’s (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham for the 2026/2027 academic year.
• The applicant’s chosen programme must be within one of the following faculties:
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences

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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.

Application Criteria

• Primary assessment focuses on the applicant’s proposed solution: its clarity, feasibility and likely impact in their home country.
• Strong applications will explicitly connect the learning outcomes of the chosen programme to the delivery of the proposed project or initiative.
• Applications will also be evaluated on academic achievement, reasons for selecting Nottingham, and evidence of the Developing Solutions ethos (leadership, innovation, and commitment to impact).

Application Process

• Apply for, and obtain, an offer to study a full-time Master’s (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham for entry in 2026/2027.
• Once you have an offer, submit your scholarship application via the University of Nottingham scholarship portal.
• Application deadline: 15 April 2026.

For More Information

For comprehensive details on eligibility, required documentation and how to apply, please consult the University of Nottingham’s Developing Solutions scholarship webpage.

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