The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarships.
This scholarship is targeted at international students from developing countries and supports selected postgraduate programmes affiliated with the Sheffield Institute for International Development. Each award covers full tuition fees and provides a generous maintenance stipend to support successful candidates throughout their studies in the UK.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Sheffield
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £12,500 Maintenance Stipend
- Deadline: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Sheffield is offering three Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarships for overseas fee-paying students commencing their studies in September 2026. These scholarships are part of the University’s long-standing commitment to international development and its mission to improve lives through impactful global partnerships.
In collaboration with the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and the Sheffield Institute for International Development, the scholarship aims to support students whose academic interests align with development-focused disciplines. The programme is designed to empower talented individuals from low and lower-middle-income countries by providing access to high-quality postgraduate education in the UK, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute meaningfully to development initiatives in their home countries.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Sheffield Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold an offer for one of the following courses at the University of 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
- Be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes
- Not already hold a qualification equal to or higher than the course being applied for
- Not have previously studied outside their country of residence
- Be self-funded and not sponsored by a government, research council, private organisation, or charity
- Not hold or combine this scholarship with any other funding award
- Be studying full-time
- Begin studies at the University of Sheffield in September 2026 (deferrals are not permitted)
- Successfully meet all academic conditions attached to the offer by the Admissions Service deadline
- Successfully obtain a valid visa to study in the UK
- Be a national of, or permanently domiciled in, a low or lower-middle-income country as classified by the World Bank
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarships will receive:
- A full tuition fee waiver
- A £12,500 maintenance stipend to support living expenses
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- An offer letter for an eligible postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Supporting documents required by the University and scholarship administrators
How to Apply
To apply for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarships 2026:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Apply for and secure an offer for one of the eligible postgraduate programmes starting in September 2026
- Await shortlisting notification from the University
- Complete and submit the scholarship application form once invited
- Submit all required information before the stated deadlines
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday, May 15, 2026.
Invited applicants must submit their completed scholarship application form by 1:00 pm (UK time) on Monday, June 1, 2026.
All applicants will be notified of the final outcome by Friday, July 5, 2026.
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