Nottingham Trent University Opens September 2026 Scholarships — Indian Students Can Save Up to 18.9 Lakh on Tuition

Indian students with an offer to study at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) can now apply for scholarships worth up to 50% off their tuition fees for the September 2026 intake, with the next rolling deadline on 27 May 2026 and a final deadline of 24 June 2026. Nottingham Trent's official scholarships page confirms applications are open, with awards ranging from £2,000 to £15,350 (~₹2.46 lakh to ₹18.88 lakh) applied directly as tuition fee reductions on enrolment. Last year, Nottingham Trent awarded over 1,300 scholarships to students from more than 80 countries.

What Nottingham Trent Is Offering for September 2026

Nottingham Trent's scholarship portfolio for September 2026 covers undergraduate (Bachelor's) and postgraduate (Master's) students. All awards are applied as direct tuition fee reductions — not cash grants — once a student enrols. A single application form covers all scholarships a student is eligible for.

NTU Excellence Scholarships — Competitive, Essay-Based

The highest-value awards at Nottingham Trent. Selection is based on the strength of the scholarship application, including a 500-word personal statement.

Undergraduate (Bachelor's):

Postgraduate (Master's):

Exchange rate: £1 = ₹123.03 (Twelve Data, 7 April 2026)

India-Specific Award: Prestigious University Award

Indian postgraduate students from high-ranking universities are eligible for the India Prestigious University Award — a merit-based award of up to £4,000 (~₹4.92 lakh). This is a criteria-based award: students only need to fill in personal details and tick the merit award box — no 500-word essay required. Nottingham Trent's country pages confirm the specific university ranking criteria for eligibility.

Other Awards Open to Indian Students

Deadlines: Rolling System With One Final Cut-Off

Nottingham Trent operates a rolling deadline system — a significant advantage for Indian students still finalising their offers. The first four deadlines for September 2026 have passed. Two remain:

Important: Applications submitted after one deadline are automatically rolled to the next. Results are communicated within five weeks of each deadline. Students who apply by 27 May will receive a decision before the final deadline — giving time to plan finances before enrolment.

You must have an offer to study at Nottingham Trent before you can apply. Students who have not yet received an offer should apply for admission immediately to allow time to receive an offer and then submit a scholarship application before 27 May.

How to Apply: What Nottingham Trent Actually Wants

Nottingham Trent's scholarship process is a single application form covering all eligible awards. The key differentiator is the 500-word scholarship statement — required for competitive Excellence Scholarships and most other awards.

What Nottingham Trent says it is looking for:

• Academic achievements and goals
• Authentic personal voice — not a restatement of your academic application personal statement
• Extracurricular engagement and community contribution
• Genuine motivation for studying at Nottingham Trent specifically

Critical warning from Nottingham Trent's official page: "We cannot accept scholarship applications including AI-generated content. The application form must be completed by individuals using your own words." Applications with AI-generated essays will not be considered.

For merit-based awards only (including the India Prestigious University Award): Students do not need to write the full essay. Fill in personal details and tick the merit award consideration box. This takes significantly less time and is worth doing even if you do not plan to apply for the competitive awards.

Key Eligibility Rules Indian Students Must Check

You are eligible if:

• You have an offer for a full-time Bachelor's or Master's at Nottingham Trent for September 2026
• You are classified as an international (overseas fee-paying) student
• You are enrolling in the first year of a new course (or year 2/3 for advanced entry)

You are not eligible if:

• Your tuition fees are being paid in full or in part by an employer, government, or funding body
• You are a current Nottingham Trent student progressing to year two or three
• You are enrolled at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) — separate scholarship routes apply
• You have already received an external scholarship that, combined with a Nottingham Trent award, would exceed 50% of your first-year tuition

If you hold an external scholarship (e.g., a state government scholarship): You may still be eligible for a Nottingham Trent award, provided the combined total does not exceed 50% of your first-year fees. Check the terms of your external award before applying.

What to Do Now

Step 1 — Get your Nottingham Trent offer first. You cannot apply for a scholarship without an academic offer. If you do not yet have one, apply for admission at ntu.ac.uk immediately.

Step 2 — Check your course is eligible. Not all courses qualify. Verify at ntu.ac.uk/international/scholarships/eligible-courses-for-international-scholarship-scheme.

Step 3 — Apply by 27 May for maximum lead time. Applying at the May deadline gives you a decision before the final June cut-off, allowing time to plan your advance payment and enrolment finances.

Step 4 — Write your own 500-word statement. Nottingham Trent explicitly screens for AI-generated content. Write in your own voice. Focus on specific achievements, your reasons for choosing Nottingham Trent, and your post-graduation goals.

Step 5 — Tick the merit award box regardless. Even if you are not applying for the competitive Excellence Scholarship, tick the merit award consideration box. The India Prestigious University Award (up to £4,000) requires no essay and could reduce your fees by ₹4.92 lakh with minimal additional effort.