Fully Funded Master’s in the UK! University of Sheffield Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarships 2025
Are you a passionate changemaker from a developing country looking to pursue a Master’s degree in the UK? The University of Sheffield is offering fully funded scholarships through the Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust for international students committed to international development.
This is your chance to join a top-ranked UK university with zero tuition costs and a £12,500 maintenance stipend for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarship Summary
Host Country: United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of Sheffield
Level of Study: Master’s
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Eligible Countries: Low and lower-middle income countries (World Bank classification)
Courses Eligible: 7 development-focused Master’s programs
Reward: Full tuition waiver + £12,500 stipend
Deadline: June 2, 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarship (What Does the Scholarship Cover?)
✅ Full tuition fees for your selected program
✅ £12,500 living allowance to cover your maintenance expenses in the UK
This scholarship allows you to focus completely on your studies—without financial barriers.
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Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarship (Eligible Courses)
To apply, you must hold an offer for one of the following full-time postgraduate courses at the University of Sheffield:
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
Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarship (Who Can Apply?)
To be eligible, you must:
Be a citizen of a low or lower-middle income country as defined by the World Bank
Be self-funded (not receiving sponsorship from a government, employer, or other organization)
Hold an offer for an eligible Master’s program at the University of Sheffield
Have not previously studied outside your home country
Be classified as an overseas student for tuition purposes
Begin your studies in September 2025 (scholarship cannot be deferred)
Meet all admission conditions and secure a UK student visa
Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarship (How to Apply: Step-by-Step)
Apply for Admission
First, apply and receive an offer for one of the eligible programs listed above.
Note: It may take 24 hours after receiving your offer to access the scholarship form.Apply for the Scholarship
Use your MUSE for Offer Holders account to complete the online scholarship application.Application Deadline
Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM (UK time)
Results Notification: Before Friday, July 18, 2025
Important Notes
This scholarship cannot be combined with other funding sources.
Applicants must maintain full-time student status.
You must meet all conditions of your offer to be awarded the scholarship.
Ready to Apply?
Take the first step toward a tuition-free education in the UK:
This scholarship is highly competitive, so apply early and make sure your application reflects your commitment to international development!
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