Fully Funded Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarship 2026 at the University of Leeds (UK)
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Overview
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded, one-year Master’s scholarship offered by the University of Leeds in partnership with the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. It is designed for high-achieving students from developing countries who wish to pursue a full-time taught Master’s degree in fields that contribute to the economic, social, or technological development of their home countries.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
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Full tuition fee coverage
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£17,500 maintenance allowance
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Return economy airfare
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Additional approved allowances
Level of Study
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Postgraduate (Taught Master’s)
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Duration: One academic year
Eligible Fields / Schools
(Leeds MBA excluded)
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Earth and Environment
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Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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Biological Sciences
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Geography
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History
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Law
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Languages, Cultures and Societies
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Medicine
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Media and Communication
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Performance and Cultural Industries
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Politics and International Studies
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Philosophy, Religion and History of Science
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Transport Studies
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Leeds University Business School
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be citizens and permanent residents of developing countries (IDA Borrowing Countries list)
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Be classified as International fee-paying students
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Hold (or expect by Sept 2026) a First Degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class (2:1)
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Be applying for a relevant taught Master’s programme
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Have not studied for one year or more in a developed country
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Demonstrate financial need (unable to self-fund UK study)
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Commit to returning to their home country after study completion
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Meet the University of Leeds English language requirements
Number of Awards
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2 scholarships available
Application Process
Stage 1:
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Apply for an eligible taught Master’s programme at the University of Leeds
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Obtain a Student Application Number
Stage 2:
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Complete the online scholarship application form using your Student Application ID
Applications without a valid Student Application Number will be rejected
Selection Process
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Individual schools shortlist candidates
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Final selection made by the University of Leeds Scholarship Selection Panel
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Shortlisted applicants notified within 10 weeks of the deadline
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Unsuccessful applicants notified approximately 4 weeks after the deadline
Application Deadline
2 February 2026
5:00 PM (GMT)
Scholarship must be taken up in September 2026
Key Conditions
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Scholarship applies only to approved development-focused courses
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Award holders must comply with all University regulations
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Due to high volume, application progress cannot be discussed individually
About the Sponsor
The scholarship is jointly funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and the University of Leeds. The Trust supports education, international cooperation, peace, and sustainable development worldwide.
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