Job Overview
We are delighted to offer 3 Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust masters scholarships for eligible overseas fee‑paying students starting their studies in September 2026.
The University of Sheffield has a strong commitment to international development. One of the themes of our strategy is ‘celebrating, promoting and increasing the volume of the work that we do to improve the lives of others through our international relationships, locally and abroad’.
Building on this commitment, the University, in collaboration with the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and the Sheffield Institute for International Development, is able to offer scholarships for international students from developing countries for a number of courses that are affiliated with the Sheffield Institute for International Development.
Key Details
- Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded (tuition fee waiver and living stipend)
- Degree Level: Masters
- Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities (students from developing countries)
- Host Institution: University of Sheffield
- Application Deadline: 1 June 2026 (by 1 pm UK time)
Job Requirements & Description
Eligible Fields of Study
- MSc International Development
- LLM International Law and Global Justice
- MA International Political Economy
- MA Global Journalism
- MA International Public and Political Communication
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fee waiver
- £12,500 living stipend for living expenses
- Note: Flights are not included
Eligibility Criteria
- Be from a developing country
- Be classified as an overseas student
- Hold an offer for one of the eligible programs
- Not already hold a qualification equal to or higher than a master’s
- Be self‑funded (not already funded by another scholarship)
Selection Process
This is a competitive process and not all applications will be successful. Shortlisted applicants will be chosen based on their course application. A panel of senior members of staff will select the strongest applications and will be looking to see that applicants have:
- a strong academic profile
- provided a clear rationale for applying for a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield
- outlined examples of work experience in the field of International Development
- clearly articulated future ambitions; these goals relate to the postgraduate degree you have applied for, and how your learning may benefit others
- where applications are of equal standing priority will be given to under‑represented groups
Application Fee
No separate scholarship fee
How to Apply
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to apply. If you have not been contacted by the end of the day on Friday 15th May 2026 you have not been selected.
Applicants will be sent an application form to complete by 1pm (UK time) on Monday 1st June 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this time.
All scholarship applicants will be contacted regarding the outcome of their application before the end of the day on Friday 5th July 2026.
Official Links: Scholarship details: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships/postgraduate/ferguson
Apply for eligible master’s programs: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate
Tip: Apply early for your course to ensure you get shortlisted for the scholarship before the deadline.