Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship (50%) – Faculty of Science Ongoing

Scholarship Overview

Developing Solutions is the flagship master’s scholarship, founded in 2001, for students from African, South Asian, and other selected Commonwealth countries. This scholarship programme is designed for international students who want to make a difference to the development of key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political structures in their home country.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, Bachelors Degree Some of them include-

• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Master of Science in Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering for Sustainable and Renewable Energy
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering
• Master of Science in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Science in Financial and Computational Mathematics
• Master of Science in Building Performance Engineering
• Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
• Master of Science in Food Process Engineering
• Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Master of Science in Transportation Infrastructure Engineering

This Scholarship is applicable for all Masters courses under follwing departments offered by University

• Faculty of Engineering,
• Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
• Faculty of Science,
• Faculty of Social Sciences

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Pound 14,000 => Rs 13,98,320
Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 105.85 (last updated 9th January 2024)
Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly
The Scholarship amount covers 50% or 100% of tuition fee

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be awarded:
Varies

Eligible student nationality

Africa (all nations), Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu

Appication Process for this scholarship

• You must apply for and receive an offer to study a full-time masters (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham for 2024/2025 before applying for this scholarship Search for courses and find out how to apply
• When you have received your offer to study with them, you can apply through the scholarships section of the application system, NottinghamHub
• If you have an offer for an MRes course, email the scholarships team on scholarship-assistant@nottinghamacuk for instructions on how to apply
• Applicants will be assessed first and foremost on:
  • how they can demonstrate their vision, and tangible plan for developing a specific solution that will positively contribute to key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political challenges within in their home country
  • Strong applicants will be able to link this to the learning outcomes of their course of study, and how this will facilitate their efforts
  • Where the ethos of Developing Solutions has been clearly evidenced, applications will then be looked at in line with more traditional scholarship criteria, including your reasons for studying at Nottingham and noteworthy achievements
• Make sure you have enough time to prepare strong answers. They will assess your responses and academic merit when making scholarship decisions
• Please note that there is a strict word count limit for all questions, which is outlined at the end of each question. The system does not automatically limit this, so you would be encouraged to check your application before you submit. Any responses submitted that exceed the outlined word count may not be reviewed

Scholarship Application:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Application Documents:

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Academic Transcripts	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline:	April 17, 2024
Contact Email:	scholarship-assistant@nottinghamacuk
Contact Number:	44 (0) 115 951 5247
FAQ Link:	https://wwwnottinghamacuk/studywithus/international-applicants/scholarships/faqaspx
Scholarship Decision Date:	June 2024

Additional Information:

• You do not need to respond to your offer before submitting your application for this scholarship, however awards will only be made to students who accept their offer to study with them
• They will assess all scholarship applications before making any awards. You may be offered a scholarship of either 50% or 100% of tuition fees. They will contact you towards the end of June 2024 to confirm the outcome of your application
• If you are awarded this scholarship, it will be deducted from the tuition fees charged to you as a student at the University of Nottingham. They will not pay tuition fee scholarships to you directly

 

Scholarship Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

• be domiciled in Africa, India or one of the selected Commonwealth countries
• be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
• hold an offer to start a full-time masters (including MRes) for 2024/2025 at the University of Nottingham UK, studying in the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences

You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:

• are a current student or graduate of the University of Nottingham
• have already studied outside of your home country
• are currently studying in the UK

Special Restrictions:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 65)
PTE	Required (minimum score 65)
12	Required
UG	Required (minimum score 60%)

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary and undergraduate education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly