Delivered in partnership with the Sheffield Institute for International Development, the scholarships aim to support students who demonstrate strong potential to contribute to global development and sustainable progress through international cooperation and regional initiatives.

• Scholarship Name: Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Master’s Scholarships
• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• University: University of Sheffield
• Level of Study: Master’s degree (Postgraduate)
• Study Mode: Full-time
• Eligible Applicants: International students from low-income or lower-middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank)
• Number of Awards: 3 scholarships
• Deadline: The official application deadline is 1 June 2026 (Note: 15 May 2026 is a recommended internal deadline to secure an offer in time.)

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

Applicants must hold an offer of admission from the University of Sheffield for one of the following programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year:

• MA in International Development

• MSc in Environmental Change and International Development

• MPH in International Development

• LLM in International Law and Global Justice

• MA in International Political Economy

• MA in Global Journalism

• MA in International Public and Political Communication

Applicants must:

• Be classified as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of a low-income or lower-middle-income country according to the World Bank

• Not have previously studied abroad

• Not hold a qualification equivalent to or higher than a Master’s degree

• Not be in receipt of any other scholarship funding

• Be self-funded aside from this scholarship

• Study full-time only

• Not defer entry and commence studies in 2026

• Meet all academic offer conditions and obtain a UK student visa

1. Apply for admission and secure an offer from the University of Sheffield for one of the eligible programmes

2. Submit an application for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Master’s Scholarship following the university’s instructions

3. Complete and submit all required documents by 1 June 2026.

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