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UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 16 April 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Developing Solutions is our flagship master’s scholarship, founded in 2001, for students from African, South Asian, and other selected Commonwealth countries. This scholarship programme is designed for international students who want to make a difference to the development of key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political structures in their home country.

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

be domiciled in Africa, India or one of the selected Commonwealth countries listed below

be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes

hold an offer to start a full-time masters (including MRes) for 2025/26 at the University of Nottingham UK, studying in the Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of Medicine and Health SciencesFaculty of Science or Faculty of Social Sciences

Africa (all nations), Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Montserrat, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

You must apply for and receive an offer to study a full-time masters (including MRes) at the University of Nottingham for 2025/26 before applying for this scholarship. Search for courses and find out how to apply.

When you have received your offer to study with us, you can apply through the scholarships section of our application system, NottinghamHub.

If you have an offer for an MRes course, email the scholarships team on scholarship-assistant@nottingham.ac.uk for instructions on how to apply.

BENEFIT:

The University of Nottingham is offering scholarships covering 50% or 100% of full-time masters tuition fees. 

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NANKAI UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Application Deadline: May 20, 2025

LOCATION: China

Nankai University is a prominent comprehensive institution directly affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is renowned as the alma mater of the esteemed former Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Zhou Enlai, who is recognized globally as a distinguished politician and diplomat. Nankai University has consistently maintained a balanced approach between the humanities and the sciences, offering a solid foundation alongside a synthesis of application and creativity.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health and at least 18 years of age (born before September 1, 2007). Additionally, they must possess a senior high school diploma with commendable academic performance.  

Candidates must have proficiency in the Chinese language, evidenced by an HSK Level 4 certificate with a minimum score of 180. Detailed professional requirements for selected programs are available in the attached document titled “2025 Undergraduate Programs of Nankai University for International Students.”

Applicants must meet the conditions prescribed by Document No. 12 (2020) issued by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

For further information, please refer to the following link:

http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A20/moe_850/202006/t20200609_464159.html

A valid passport information page (validity extending beyond September 1, 2026). For applicants currently residing in  Chinese Mainland, a valid visa or resident permit page is required.

The highest degree certificate (notarized photocopy). Documents not in Chinese or English must include notarized translations in one of those languages. Students who are expected to graduate must provide an official letter indicating their anticipated graduation date and submit the diploma upon admission.

Official senior high school transcripts or transcripts reflecting current academic achievements. Notarized

translations must be provided for transcripts not in Chinese or English.

A personal statement, composed in either Chinese or English.

An HSK Level 4 certificate with a minimum score of 180.

One recommendation letter, written in either Chinese or English.

Additional materials that demonstrate the applicant’s academic and comprehensive abilities, such as certificates of awards in sports or the arts, specialty certificates, published papers, or undergraduate admission notices from other universities.

A Record of Physical Examination for Foreigners, which can be completed in either Chinese or English. Testing requirements must be strictly adhered to, as outlined in the provided form. The results must be issued after November 2024 to be considered valid.

Proof of financial capability.

Non-criminal record affirmation. If required, the university may contact applicants for the submission of additional documentation

BENEFIT:

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B):

Covers tuition fees, accommodation fees, comprehensive medical insurance, and living allowance.

Application Deadline: Please refer to the scholarship application website. https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship:

Provides exemptions from tuition fees, accommodation fees, comprehensive medical insurance, and a living allowance. Application Deadline: Please refer to the scholarship application website.  https://cis.chinese.cn/account/login

Tianjin Government Scholarship:

Provides tuition assistance.

Application Deadline: May 20, 2025.

“Study-at-NKU” President Scholarship:

Provides tuition assistance, accommodation allowance, or living allowance.

Application Deadline: May 20, 2025.

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