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The University of Nottingham is offering the Developing Solutions Master's Scholarships to cover the cost of full-time master’s tuition fees in the United Kingdom. This one-year scholarship is designed to support innovative and passionate students who can demonstrate their creativity and commitment to developing practical solutions that create a positive impact in their home countries.
About the University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Master's Scholarship
Established in 2001, the Developing Solutions Scholarship is the flagship master’s scholarship of the University of Nottingham.
It is specifically designed for students from Africa, South Asia, and other selected Commonwealth countries who want to make a real difference in the development of key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political sectors in their home nations.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the 2026 Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship, applicants must:
* Be domiciled in Africa, India, or one of the selected Commonwealth countries.
* Be classified as an overseas student for fee purposes.
* Hold an offer to start a full-time master’s (including MRes) program at the University of Nottingham for the 2025/2026 academic year.
* Be applying to a course in one of the following faculties:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarship provides:
50% or 100% coverage of tuition fees for the selected master’s program.
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Selection Criteria
Applicants will be assessed primarily on how well they:
* Demonstrate a vision and an actionable plan for developing a specific solution that addresses economic, environmental, structural, social, or political challenges in their home country.
* Connect their course learning outcomes to their proposed development impact.
After evaluating the alignment with the “Developing Solutions” ethos, applications will also be reviewed based on:
* Academic merit
* Motivation for studying at the University of Nottingham
* Achievements and leadership potential
Note: Each question in the application has a strict word count limit. Ensure you review your responses carefully before submission, as the system does not automatically enforce the limit. Answers exceeding the limit may not be reviewed.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Nottingham Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
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You must apply for and receive an offer to study a full-time master's (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham for 2026/27 before applying for this scholarship. Search for courses and find out how to apply.
When you have received your offer to study with us, you can apply through the scholarships section of our application system, Nottingham Hub.
If you have an offer for an MRes course, email the scholarships team on scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk for instructions on how to apply
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025