Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarships 2026
Organization: University of Sheffield
Host country: United Kingdom
Degree level: Masters
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: May 5, 2026
Eligible countries: Developing Countries
Fields of study: International Development, Environmental Change, Public Health, Global Justice
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarship is a collaborative award with the University of Sheffield. It targets international students from developing countries who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to the development of their home country. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides university accommodation, and includes a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Benefits
Full waiver of tuition fees
Maintenance for University accommodation
Monthly stipend for living expenses
Contribution towards student visa costs
Eligibility
Must be a national of and resident in a developing country
Must hold an offer to study one of the eligible courses at Sheffield
Must be self-funded and classified as an overseas student for fee purposes
Must not have previously studied in the UK
Requirements
Academic Transcripts
Personal Statement (demonstrating development impact)
Offer of Admission
Proof of Residency
Required Documents
Scholarship Application Form
University Offer Letter
Proof of Nationality
Programs of Study
MA International Development
MSc Environmental Change and International Development
MPH Public Health (International Development)
MA Global Justice
Application Process
Apply for an eligible Master's course at the University of Sheffield
Receive an offer of study by the specified date
Complete the specific scholarship application form via the MUSE portal
Submit before the scholarship deadline
How to Apply
Visit the University of Sheffield's fees and funding page
Apply for your course well in advance to get an offer number
Log in to MUSE (My University of Sheffield Environment) to access the scholarship application
Selection Process
Review of academic merit
Assessment of the personal statement regarding development goals