The University of Sheffield announces the 2026 Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarships for international students from developing countries. These scholarships cover full tuition fees and provide a maintenance stipend of £12,500 for selected candidates.
When is the Application Deadline:
- Friday, 15 May 2026 (shortlisting)
- Final application form submission by Monday, 1 June 2026 (1pm UK time)
Tell Me About The Award:
The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarships 2026 at the University of Sheffield (UK) are fully funded scholarships for international students from developing countries.
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The scholarships are offered in partnership with the Sheffield Institute for International Development and aim to support academically strong individuals committed to international development.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Applicants must hold an offer for one of the following postgraduate courses at Sheffield for the 2026–27 academic year:
- International Development MA
- Environmental Change and International Development MSc
- International Development (Masters in Public Health) MPH
- International Law and Global Justice LLM
- International Political Economy MA
- Global Journalism MA
- International Public and Political Communication MA
Type:
Postgraduate Scholarship | Masters | Fully Funded
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
- Be nationals of, or permanently domiciled in, a low or lower-middle-income country (World Bank classification).
- Not already hold a qualification equivalent to or higher than the course applied for.
- Not have previously studied outside their country of residence.
- Be self-funded (not sponsored by government, research council, or private enterprise).
- Apply for full-time study beginning September 2026.
- Meet all conditions of their course offer and secure a UK student visa.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Shortlisting based on course application.
- Panel review of strongest applications, considering:
- Academic profile.
- Clear rationale for applying to Sheffield.
- Relevant work experience in international development.
- Articulated future ambitions and how studies will benefit others.
- Priority given to underrepresented groups where applications are of equal standing.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Nationals of low or lower-middle-income countries as classified by the World Bank (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Bangladesh, etc.).
Where will the Award be Taken?
- University of Sheffield, United Kingdom (UK).
How Many Awards?
- 3 scholarships available in 2026.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition fee waiver.
- £12,500 maintenance stipend for living costs.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- For the duration of the Masters programme (one academic year).
How to Apply:
- Apply for and hold an offer for one of the eligible courses.
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 15 May 2026.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application form by 1 June 2026 (1pm UK time).
- Outcome notifications will be sent by 5 July 2026.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details
