The University of Nottingham continues its legacy of empowering future changemakers through the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026, a flagship program launched in 2001. This initiative is designed for ambitious international students from Africa, South Asia, and selected Commonwealth countries who are determined to drive positive transformation in their home regions through innovation, leadership, and education.
What this scholarship is all about?
The Developing Solutions Scholarship is more than a financial award—it’s an opportunity to nurture problem-solvers who will contribute to addressing key economic, environmental, structural, social, and political challenges in developing countries. The University of Nottingham seeks visionaries who can turn knowledge into action, using their postgraduate education to build sustainable solutions and enhance local and global development.
Scholarship Value and Duration And Subjects
Successful applicants of developing solution scholarship 2026 intake will receive either a 50% or 100% tuition fee scholarship for a one-year full-time master’s or MRes program at the University of Nottingham, UK. These scholarships directly reduce the tuition fee cost, allowing recipients to focus on learning and contributing meaningfully to their fields. Awards will not be paid directly to students but will be deducted from tuition fees.
Eligible Study Areas
Applicants must hold an offer for a master’s program under developing solution scholarship within one of the following faculties:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
The scholarship is open to those pursuing degrees that align with the University’s mission to foster global innovation and sustainable development.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for 2026 developing solutions scholarships, applicants must:
- Be domiciled in Africa, India, or other eligible Commonwealth countries.
- Be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes.
- Hold an offer for a full-time master’s or MRes program beginning in the 2026/27 academic year.
Applicants are not eligible if they:
- Are current or former students of the University of Nottingham.
- Have previously completed studies outside their home country (exceptions may apply for eligible nations).
- Are currently studying in the UK.
Eligible countries include all African nations, South Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and several Commonwealth territories across the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
Apply: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/funding/developing-solutions-masters-scholarship
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on applicants’ ability to demonstrate:
- A clear and feasible development vision for their home country.
- The impact potential of their proposed solutions.
- How their chosen course at Nottingham will equip them to achieve these goals.
Strong applications will link personal motivation and academic focus with practical plans to address real-world challenges. Academic merit and achievements will also be considered.
Application Dates to Remember
The application process for the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026 follows a well-defined schedule to ensure students have adequate time to prepare their admission and scholarship materials. Interested applicants must first apply for admission to an eligible full-time master’s or MRes program at the University of Nottingham for the 2026/27 academic year.
Once they receive an offer of admission, they can access the scholarship application form through the NottinghamHub portal. The application deadline for the scholarship is Wednesday, 15 April 2026, and all applications must be submitted before 23:59 (UK time) on that date.
After the submission window closes, the University will carefully assess all applications based on the applicant’s vision, proposed development solutions, and academic merit. Successful candidates will be notified of the results by the end of May 2026, and the selected scholars will begin their programs in September 2026.