30/01/2026
*UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD SCHOLARSHIP 2026 IN UK*📌 Scholarship Overview
The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Masters Scholarship at the University of Sheffield (UK) is a fully funded opportunity for academically strong international students from developing countries. It’s offered in partnership with the Sheffield Institute for International Development and supports postgraduate study in key social science fields.
🎓 What the Scholarship Covers
• Full tuition fee waiver for your chosen master’s programme
• £12,500 maintenance stipend to support living costs during study
(Note: benefits are confirmed for the 2026 award cycle.)
👩🎓 Eligible Programmes (2026 Entry)
To apply, you must hold an offer for one of the following postgraduate programmes at the University of Sheffield:
• International Development MSc
• International Law and Global Justice LLM (selected pathway)
• International Political Economy MA
• Global Journalism MA
• International Public and Political Communication MA
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship you must:
✔ Be classified as an overseas student for tuition purposes
✔ Hold an official offer for an eligible programme by the deadline
✔ Not already hold a qualification at or above the level of the intended master’s
✔ Have not previously studied outside your country of residence
✔ Be self-funded (not funded by government, employer, or agency)
✔ Study full-time and commence studies in 2026
✔ Meet any conditions of your offer and secure a valid UK student visa to start your programme
📅 Important Notes
• This scholarship is competitive — strong academic records and clear study goals help your chances.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete the full application.
• Ensure you check official application deadlines (often the beginning of May–June for 2026 entry).
