Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships 2026 – Fully Funded Masters for Developing Country Students at Leeds
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Overview
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships offer fully funded one-year Masters scholarships at the University of Leeds for exceptional students from developing countries. These scholarships support applicants pursuing full-time taught Masters programmes that contribute to the economic, social, or technological development of their home countries.
Scholarship Benefits
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Full tuition fees
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Maintenance grant of £17,500
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Return economy airfare
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Additional allowances
Funding ensures students can fully focus on their studies without financial burden.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be a citizen and permanent resident of a developing country (per the IDA list)
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Have a First Degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class Honours or be in their final year of study
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Apply for a relevant taught Masters programme in one of the eligible schools (e.g., Earth & Environment, Law, Medicine, Leeds Business School, Media & Communication, and more)
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Not have studied for one year or more in a developed country
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Demonstrate financial need (unable to fund the UK studies personally or through family)
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Meet the University’s English language requirements
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Commit to returning to their home country after completing the programme
Applications are encouraged from Black, Asian, minority ethnic, LGBT+, and disabled students, but selections are merit-based.
Number of Scholarships
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2 awards available
Application Process
Stage 1: Apply for a relevant taught Masters programme and obtain a Student Application Number
Stage 2: Complete the online Ferguson Scholarship application once you have the Student Application Number
Selection involves shortlisting by the respective Schools, followed by assessment by the University of Leeds Scholarship Panel.
Deadline
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2 February 2026, 5:00 PM GMT
About the Donor
The scholarship is funded jointly by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and the University of Leeds, honoring the Ferguson family’s legacy in education, international friendship, and global development.
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