University of Nottingham – Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship
The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is the University of Nottingham’s flagship award for students from South Asian and selected Commonwealth countries, including India and Pakistan. Established in 2001, it supports your ambitions to study a one-year Master’s (or MRes) in the UK and help drive positive development back home.
You may receive a tuition reduction of either 50 % or 100 %, based on your scholarship application and development proposal, with the deadline typically in April for courses starting September.
Key Benefits
- Scholarship Value: Covers 50 % or 100 % of full-time Master’s tuition fees (standard one-year PGT or MRes)
- Eligible Degrees: Full-time Master’s or MRes programmes—primarily in Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science, or Social Sciences
- Award Duration: Applicable only for the first year of tuition; multi-year courses require separate funding for subsequent years
Eligibility
To be considered, you must:
- Be domiciled in India or Pakistan, or another eligible Commonwealth country (South Asia, Africa, etc.)
- Hold overseas/international fee status at Nottingham
- Have received an offer to a qualifying Master’s programme (PGT or MRes) at Nottingham for 2025/26 intake
- Be neither a current student nor graduate of Nottingham, nor studying in the UK currently
- Not have earned a degree outside your home country (exceptions reviewed case-by-case)
Selection Criteria
Award decisions focus on your:
- Vision and development plan: Clear, actionable proposals linked to your academic goals—how your chosen Master’s will enable a solution to a real challenge in your home country
- Alignment with course outcomes: Strong fit between the scholarship ethos and the academic discipline
- Academic merit & achievements: Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate studies, extracurricular or professional impact
Timeline & Application Process
- Apply to Nottingham for a full-time Master’s or MRes for September 2025
- Pay the application fee; your course application won’t be assessed until payment is cleared
- Once offered a place, submit your scholarship application via NottinghamHub
- If accepted to an MRes programme, contact the scholarships team via email for instructions
- Selection decisions are usually communicated by late May 2025
Who Is This Scholarship Ideal For?
- Students from India and Pakistan committed to solving economic, environmental or social challenges in their countries
- Those pursuing Engineering, Science, Medicine or Social Sciences at Nottingham
- Applicants ready to integrate their development vision with their academic plans for strong scholarship impact
Why Choose Rise Education Group?
At Rise Education Group, we specialise in guiding South Asian applicants through competitive university-specific scholarships like Developing Solutions. Our services include:
- Strategic development of your proposal and impact statement aligned with Nottingham’s vision
- Course and module matching to build a compelling case
- Application support including offer confirmation, fee payment timing, and NottinghamHub access
- Help in preparing a concise, high-impact scholarship submission that fits word limits and criteria
We are experienced in supporting students from India and Pakistan, combining academic excellence with development purpose to secure scholarships that fund meaningful study and research.
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