University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2025
The University of Nottingham’s Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded program designed to support students from Africa, South Asia, and selected Commonwealth nations. Established in 2001, this flagship scholarship seeks innovative students who aim to contribute to the development of essential structures—whether economic, social, environmental, or political—within their home countries.
This one-year program is tailored for those who are passionate about solving critical challenges and making a meaningful difference. Selected candidates should be able to demonstrate their potential to create impactful solutions that drive growth and improvement in their regions.
Eligibility Requirements
- To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Residency: Applicants should be domiciled in Africa, India, or one of the listed Commonwealth countries.
- Student Classification: Must qualify as an overseas student for tuition purposes.
- Admission: Must hold an offer for a full-time master’s degree (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham for the 2025/26 academic year.
- Field of Study: The scholarship is available for programs within the Faculties of Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship is open to applicants from a range of eligible countries, including all African nations, India, and selected Commonwealth countries such as:
- South Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands
- Pacific and Other Territories: Brunei, Fiji, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Scholarship Value
The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship offers two funding levels:
- 50% Scholarship: Covers half of the tuition fees for a full-time master’s program.
- 100% Scholarship: Fully covers the tuition fees for the chosen master’s degree program.
Application Process
To apply for the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship:
- Secure Admission: First, applicants must apply for and receive an offer to study a full-time master’s (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham for the 2025/26 academic year. Use the University of Nottingham’s course catalog to identify eligible programs and begin the application process.
- Submit Scholarship Application: Once an offer is received, students can apply for the scholarship through NottinghamHub, the university’s application platform. For MRes candidates, email instructions are available from the scholarships team at scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk.
Application Deadline: April 16, 2025.
This scholarship represents a unique chance for passionate students to bring about positive change in their home countries, with the support of one of the UK’s leading universities.
