The University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2027/2028 offers international students from Africa, India and selected Commonwealth countries an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom with up to 100% tuition fee coverage. The scholarship supports talented individuals who are committed to developing practical solutions to challenges affecting their home countries.
Established in 2001, the programme awards scholarships covering 50% or 100% of master’s tuition fees at the University of Nottingham. In anticipation, prospective candidates can begin preparing for the 2027/2028 intake, subject to the university’s official announcement.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Nottingham
- Host Institution: University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Scholarship Type: Tuition Fee Scholarship
- Scholarship Benefits: 50% or 100% tuition fee coverage
- Number of Awards: Not specified
- Study Level: Master’s, including MRes
- Eligible Nationalities: Africa, India and selected Commonwealth countries
- Scholarship Duration: One academic year
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Programme Overview
The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is a postgraduate funding initiative established by the University of Nottingham to support students with innovative ideas for addressing development challenges in their countries.
The programme particularly encourages applicants who can demonstrate how their proposed master’s degree will equip them to contribute to economic, environmental, structural, social or political improvements in their communities.
Scholarships are awarded for one academic year and cover either 50% or 100% of tuition fees. Applicants pursuing eligible two-year master’s programmes may also be considered, but the scholarship covers only the first year’s tuition.
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Eligibility Criteria
Based on the latest published scholarship requirements, applicants must:
- Be domiciled in Africa, India or another eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes.
- Hold an admission offer for an eligible full-time master’s degree, including MRes, at the University of Nottingham.
- Apply to a programme within the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences.
- Demonstrate a clear vision for developing solutions to challenges affecting their home country.
Applicants are generally ineligible if they are current students or graduates of the University of Nottingham, are currently studying in the UK, or have previously obtained a degree outside their home country. Limited exceptions may apply to qualifications obtained in another eligible country.
The university will confirm the applicable requirements for the 2027/2028 intake when the next round is announced.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship covers applicants domiciled in the following countries and territories:
- Africa: All African countries.
- South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- Caribbean and Americas: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands.
- Asia and Pacific: Brunei, Fiji, Kiribati, Malaysia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
- Other eligible territories: Gibraltar, St Helena and Tristan da Cunha.
Applicants should confirm the final eligible-country list when the next application cycle opens.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants receive:
- 50% or 100% tuition fee coverage for an eligible full-time master’s programme.
- Financial assistance applied directly toward tuition fees.
- Support for one academic year, including the first year of an eligible two-year programme.
The scholarship does not automatically cover accommodation, travel, visa expenses or living costs.
Recipients cannot normally combine this award with other University of Nottingham international scholarships.
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Application Procedures
How to Apply: Interested applicants should follow the university’s established application process once the 2027/2028 scholarship round opens:
- Apply for an eligible full-time master’s or MRes programme at the University of Nottingham.
- Obtain an admission offer before submitting the scholarship application.
- Log in to the scholarships section of the NottinghamHub Application System and complete the Developing Solutions scholarship form.
- Explain the development challenge you intend to address in your home country and how your chosen degree will support your proposed solution.
- Submit the scholarship application before the officially announced deadline.
Applicants holding an MRes admission offer should contact [email protected] for application instructions.
Application Documents
Applicants should prepare the following information and documents, as applicable:
- University of Nottingham master’s admission offer.
- Academic transcripts and relevant degree certificates.
- Personal and academic information required in NottinghamHub.
- Written responses explaining the proposed development solution.
- Evidence of academic achievements and relevant experience, where requested.
The university assesses scholarship applications primarily on the applicant’s proposed development solution, its potential impact and its connection to the intended course of study.
Application Deadline
To be announced.
The previous application round for 2026/2027 was April 15, 2026, anticipate another call soon.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to begin researching eligible master’s programmes and preparing their admission applications while awaiting the next scholarship announcement.
