Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarships 2026 |

Overview

Host: Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Category: Scholarship | Fully Funded | Masters
Eligible Countries: Developing countries (as defined by the World Bank)
Eligible Programmes: One‑year, full‑time taught Master’s programmes at the University of Leeds (excluding MBA)
Application Deadline: 3 February 2026 – 5pm GMT
Study Duration: 1 year
Intake: September 2026

About The Program

The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarships are prestigious fully funded awards offered to academically outstanding students from eligible developing countries who wish to pursue a one‑year, full‑time taught Master’s degree at the University of Leeds in the UK.

The scholarships are funded by the Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, which promotes international education, global understanding, and development.

Benefits

The scholarship is fully funded and includes:

Full tuition fees covered
Maintenance allowance of approximately £16,664 to support living expenses
Return economy airfare to/from the UK
Other allowances to help with study‑related costs
📌 This package allows recipients to fully focus on academic study without financial burden.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarships, applicants must:

Be a citizen and permanent resident of a developing country (as listed by the World Bank)
Have applied for a one‑year, full‑time taught Master’s programme at the University of Leeds starting in September 2026
Study a programme related to economic, social, or technological development of their home country
Not hold extensive study experience (1 year or more) in a developed nation
Demonstrate financial need and inability to self‑fund UK studies
Meet the English language requirements of the University of Leeds

Application Timeline

Tuition fees apply (as determined by Yokohama National University)
AdmittedApplication deadline: 3 February 2026 – 5pm UK time (GMT)
Programme start: September 2026
👉 Ensure you meet both the university admission deadline AND the scholarship deadline.

Why This Scholarship Matters

This scholarship is fully funded, meaning successful applicants will have their educational expenses — including tuition, living costs, and travel — covered, enabling them to pursue higher education in the UK without financial burden. It’s an excellent opportunity for high‑achieving students from developing countries to gain world‑class education and return home with skills to support national development.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should:

Apply for your chosen Master’s programme at the University of Leeds (one that qualifies under the scholarship criteria).
Obtain your University of Leeds student application number.
Complete the Allan & Nesta Ferguson Scholarships application form via the University’s scholarship portal before the deadline.
Submit all required documents (academic transcripts, personal statement, English test scores, etc.).

Tip: You must first apply and receive a Student Application Number from the University of Leeds to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Deadline : 3 February 2026 – 5pm UK time (GMT)

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