University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026 | 100% or 50% Tuition for African Students

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Summary:

The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship at the University of Nottingham offers 50% or 100% tuition fee funding for students from Africa, South Asia, and selected Commonwealth countries who want to study a full-time master’s degree in the UK (2026 intake). It targets candidates with strong academic merit and a clear development plan to impact their home country in areas like economic growth, healthcare, science, engineering, or social change. Applicants must first secure admission to Nottingham. Deadline: 15 April 2026.

Scholarship Name

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship

Host / University / Organization

University of Nottingham

Level of Study

Postgraduate (Master’s / MRes)

Value / Benefits

• 50% or 100% tuition fee scholarship

• Applied directly to tuition fees

• For one year (for two-year courses, only first year funded)

Duration

1 year (full-time master’s)

Application Deadline

15 April 2026

Eligible Faculties / Courses

You must study in one of the following:

• Faculty of Engineering

• Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

• Faculty of Science

• Faculty of Social Sciences

Eligible Countries

• All African countries

• India

• Selected Commonwealth countries

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be domiciled in an eligible country (Africa included)

• Be classified as an overseas student for fees

• Hold an offer for a full-time master’s at Nottingham (Sept 2026)

• Show a clear development vision for their home country

You are NOT eligible if you:

• Studied outside your home country (except eligible nations – case by case)

• Are a Nottingham graduate/current student

• Are currently studying in the UK

How to Apply

1. Apply for a full-time master’s programme at Nottingham.

2. Receive your admission offer.

3. Apply via the scholarships section in NottinghamHub.

Selection Criteria

• Your development impact plan for your home country (MOST IMPORTANT)

• Link between your course and your proposed solution

• Academic merit

• Achievements & motivation to study at Nottingham

Additional Notes / Requirements

• You don’t need to accept the admission offer before applying for the scholarship.

• Scholarship cannot be combined with other Nottingham scholarships.

• Results released by end of May 2026.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship

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