Fully funded

Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarships

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Three scholarships, funded with the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, for academically strong students from developing countries on courses affiliated with the Sheffield Institute for International Development. The 2026 round is closed; a similar 2027 scheme is possible, with details due by November 2026.

Award Information

  • Hold an offer by 8 May 2026 for International Development MSc, International Law and Global Justice LLM, International Political Economy MA, Global Journalism MA or International Public and Political Communication MA.
  • Be classified as overseas for fee purposes and permanently domiciled in one of 77 eligible low or lower-middle income countries or territories (World Bank 2025).
  • Hold no qualification at an equal or higher level, and have never studied outside your country of residence.
  • Be self-funded; study full-time starting 2026; no deferral.
  • Obtain a study visa for September 2026.
  • Full tuition fee waiver.
  • £12,500 maintenance stipend.
  • 8 May 2026: offer held.
  • 15 May 2026: shortlisted applicants invited to apply.
  • 1 June 2026, 1pm UK time: application deadline.
  • 3 July 2026: outcomes.
  1. Apply for an eligible course.
  2. Shortlisted applicants are invited to complete the scholarship form by the deadline.

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How selection works

  • Competitive panel of senior staff.
  • Criteria: strong academic profile, reason for choosing Sheffield, international development work experience, future ambitions linked to the degree and benefit to others.
  • Equal applications: priority to under-represented groups.
  • No individual feedback.

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