The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is the flagship postgraduate scholarship of the University of Nottingham (UK), designed for students from Africa, South Asia, and selected Commonwealth countries who are passionate about driving development in their home nations. Established in 2001, it offers financial support to pursue full‑time master’s (including MRes) programmes by providing either 50 % or 100 % tuition fee coverage. Applicants must demonstrate a clear plan to apply their studies toward impactful solutions for economic, environmental, or social challenges in their home countries.
Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship
The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is the flagship postgraduate scholarship of the University of Nottingham (UK), designed for students from...
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The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is the flagship postgraduate scholarship of the University of Nottingham (UK), designed for students from Africa, South Asia, and selected Commonwealth countries who are passionate about driving development in their home nations.
🎓 Scholarship Snapshot
Here’s everything you need at a glance: the documents to prepare, what the award covers, and key dates so you don’t miss a beat. From transcripts and essays to tuition and living support, this gives you a clear picture of the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship before you apply.
Eligible Countries
Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, South-Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Study Fields
Engineering, Health Sciences, Medicine, Sciences, Social Science
GPA / Grade
GPA 3.7-4.0
Languages
IELTS 6.5
Tests
Study Levels
Master's
Total Scholarships
Transcripts
Yes
Degrees
Yes
Essay
Yes
Passport ID
Recommendation Letters
Result Date
May 2026
Program Start
September 2026
Tuition Fee
Covered
Living Allowance
No
Travel Allowance
No
Research Grant
No
Health Insurance
No
Visa Assistance
No
📞 Contact Information
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to apply?
You must:
Be domiciled in Africa, India, or one of the selected Commonwealth countries (e.g., Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) with overseas fee status.
Hold an offer to start a full‑time Master’s or MRes program in September 2026 at Nottingham (ineligible faculties such as Engineering, Medicine & Health, Science, or Social Sciences).
Not be a current student or graduate of the University of Nottingham.
Not be currently studying in the UK.
Not have earned a degree outside your home country (exceptions may be reviewed case‑by‑case).
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship provides 50% or 100% tuition fee coverage for the first year of your Master’s or MRes program. If your course lasts two years, you will need to fund the second year separately.
How do I apply?
Apply for admission to a full‑time Master’s or MRes program at Nottingham for 2026/27 and receive an offer.
Once you have your offer, submit your Developing Solutions scholarship application through the NottinghamHub scholarships portal.
If you’re applying to an MRes, email the scholarships team for specific instructions.
What are the key selection criteria?
The selection focuses mainly on your ability to articulate a clear vision and tangible plan for an innovative solution that will contribute to solving a development challenge in your home country. Your responses must link this plan to your chosen course and demonstrate your potential to make an impact.
Can I combine this scholarship with other University of Nottingham awards?
No, only the single highest‑value scholarship will be applied to your tuition fees.
How is the award paid?
The scholarship amount is deducted directly from your tuition fees; it isn’t paid as cash to you.