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Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship (2026-27 round)

University of Nottingham

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Benefits

50% or 100% of full-time Master's tuition fees, one year (deducted from fees)

Fully funded

Eligibility

applicants domiciled in Africa, India or selected Commonwealth countries, classed as overseas for fees, holding an offer for a full-time Master's (incl. MRes) starting September 2026 in the Faculty of Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science or Social Sciences; apply through NottinghamHub after receiving the offer. Assessed first on a tangible plan for a development solution for your home country, then on academic merit, reasons for choosing Nottingham and achievements (strict word limits). NOT eligible: current Nottingham students or graduates; anyone who has studied for and been awarded a degree outside their home country (case-by-case if in another eligible country); anyone currently studying in the UK. Cannot be combined with other University scholarships (single highest award applies). 2-year Master's: first year only.

For Indian students: Yes - India explicitly listed.

Deadline

Date to be confirmed

2026-27 round: deadline passed (official page); outcomes by end of May 2026. 2027-28 round not yet published

How to apply: Separate application

Documents

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Last verified: 13 Oct 2026

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