Nottingham University has replaced its region-specific Postgraduate Excellence Awards with a single, simpler scheme which is the International Postgraduate Scholarships: an automatic £3,000 reduction on first-year tuition fees for eligible international master’s students irrespective of your nationality. There is no separate application, no essay, and no regional eligibility list to check against.
International Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 Summary
- Sponsor: University of Nottingham
- Study in: United Kingdom (UK Campus only)
- Award value: £3,000, deducted directly from tuition fees
- Study level: Full-time, taught master’s (year one only, for two-year programs)
- Eligible students: All international fee-paying students, any nationality
- Application required: No — awarded automatically on enrollment
- Application Deadlines: 3 & 17 August 2026 (international students Postgraduate taught & Postgraduate Research), 24 August & 14 Sept 2026 (UK students Postgraduate taught & Postgraduate Research)
What Changed From the Old Regional Awards?
If you previously read about Nottingham’s Africa, Americas, Europe, South Asia, or other regional Postgraduate Excellence Awards, those programs have been consolidated into this single scheme. The practical differences:
No region-based eligibility anymore: previously your country determined which specific award you applied to; now every eligible international student receives the same £3,000 reduction
No application process: the old regional awards required a separate scholarship application after receiving your course offer; this one is automatic
Same award value as before: £3,000 was already the standard tuition reduction under most of the old regional awards, so most applicants are not in a more difficult situation; you have simply lost the need to apply
Eligibility
- Classed as an international (overseas) fee-paying student
- Starting year one of a full-time, taught postgraduate master’s degree
- Studying on Nottingham’s UK campus (not the China or Malaysia campuses)
- Self-funded: not already receiving another University of Nottingham award or external sponsorship covering the same fees
- Not progressing from a Kaplan pathway program (University of Nottingham International College or Digital Pathways): these students should check Kaplan-Nottingham-specific scholarships instead
How it is Awarded
There is nothing to apply for separately. Once you accept an offer for an eligible master’s programme and meet the criteria above, the £3,000 is automatically deducted from your tuition invoice. You do not need to submit a personal statement, request it during your course of application, or contact the scholarships office; it happens as part of standard enrollment processing.
If you are certain you are eligible but the reduction has not appeared on your fee statement that is the one situation worth contacting Nottingham’s student funding team directly about.
Looking for More Funding Than £3,000?
This automatic scholarship works alongside your other funding, not as a replacement. If you are eligible for multiple awards, you can combine them to lower your tuition further:
If your job connects to a certain development challenge in your home country and you can make that case in a written statement, the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship covers 50–100% of tuition plus living costs separate from this automatic award and still requires its own application
For a broader search across UK funding not limited to Nottingham, see our guide to finding fully funded international scholarships How to Find Fully Funded International Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply for this scholarship separately?
No. It is awarded automatically when you enroll in an eligible master’s program; there is no application form.
Does this replace the old Africa, Europe, Americas, or other regional awards?
Yes. Those programmes have been consolidated into this single, non-regional scholarship.
Can I combine this with the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship?
Check directly with Nottingham’s funding office: Developing Solutions has its own eligibility and application process and may have rules about combining awards.
Does it cover the full length of a two-year master’s?
No; it applies to first-year tuition fees only.
Am I eligible if I am progressing from a Nottingham pathway college (Kaplan)?
No; Kaplan pathway students are not eligible for this scheme but may qualify for separate Kaplan-Nottingham scholarships.
Official webpage: University of Nottingham International Postgraduate Scholarships
Kukual verifies scholarship details against official sponsor pages at the time of publication and on each update. Confirm current terms on Nottingham’s official page before enrolling.
