Nottingham Trent University offers 13+ scholarships for 2026-27, of which 11 are accessible to Indian applicants.
NTU awarded 1,596 scholarships in the last cycle. Indian students collected 524 of them, roughly 33% of the total pool.
- Standard UG tuition: £17,950 (INR 22.97 Lakhs) per year without any award.
- UG with 50% Excellence Scholarship: £8,975 (INR 11.49 Lakhs) per year for the most competitive applicants.
- PG cheapest with 50% waiver: £9,150 (INR 11.71 Lakhs) net per year on a £18,300 base masters programme, before any external Chevening or GREAT stack.
- Next scholarship deadline: Tentative 22 October 2026 for the January 2027 intake; 24 June 2027 tentative for the September 2027 annual cycle.
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 127.97 as of August 2026. GBP is Great Britain Pound Sterling, the UK’s official currency.
Nottingham Trent University Scholarships for UG Students
NTU runs 6 undergraduate awards for Indian applicants, spanning £2,000 to £15,350 in course-total value. Every competitive award needs a 500-word personal statement plus a confirmed NTU offer letter.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP) |
Amount (INR) |
Eligibility |
How to Apply |
| NTU Excellence Scholarship 50% |
Up to £15,350 (course total) |
Up to INR 19.64 Lakhs |
Strong academics; 500-word essay; confirmed offer |
Post-offer application by 24 June (annual) |
| NTU Excellence Scholarship 25% |
Up to £10,675 (course total) |
Up to INR 13.66 Lakhs |
Confirmed offer; same essay pool |
Assessed on the same form |
| Executive Dean’s Scholarship |
£5,000 (one-off) |
INR 6.40 Lakhs |
UG offer holder; competitive essay |
Post-offer application |
| NTU International Merit Scholarship |
£3,000 (year 1) |
INR 3.84 Lakhs |
UG offer holder; essay |
Post-offer application |
| NTU International Scholarship |
£2,000 (year 1) |
INR 2.56 Lakhs |
UG offer holder; essay |
Post-offer application |
| Sibling Loyalty Reward |
20% tuition discount |
Approx INR 4.59 Lakhs per year |
Sibling currently studying or a graduate of NTU |
Email international office |
The Excellence Scholarship uses one application form for both the 50% and 25% tiers. Submit the essay once, and NTU assesses you against every category you qualify for.
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants report NTU actively disqualifies AI-generated essays, so write the 500-word statement yourself with named programme references. Vague copy-pasted intros get filtered out first. Details on the NTU September 2026 scholarship news page.
Nottingham Trent University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
PG applicants get access to 7 awards, with the flagship Excellence Scholarship reaching £12,500 on the priciest MSc programmes. Two subject-specific 50% awards target LLM and Women in Computer Science candidates.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP) |
Amount (INR) |
Eligibility |
How to Apply |
| NTU Excellence Scholarship 50% (PG) |
£9,150 to £12,500 |
INR 11.71 to 16.00 Lakhs |
Confirmed PG offer; competitive essay |
Post-offer submission by 24 June |
| NTU Excellence Scholarship 25% (PG) |
£4,525 to £6,250 |
INR 5.79 to 8.00 Lakhs |
Confirmed offer; essay |
Assessed on the same form |
| Executive Dean’s Scholarship (PG) |
£5,000 |
INR 6.40 Lakhs |
PG offer holder; essay |
Post-offer submission |
| NTU International Merit Scholarship (PG) |
£3,000 |
INR 3.84 Lakhs |
PG offer; essay |
Post-offer submission |
| NTU International Scholarship (PG) |
£2,000 |
INR 2.56 Lakhs |
PG offer; essay |
Post-offer submission |
| LLM South Asia Scholarship |
50% tuition fee |
Approx INR 11.71 Lakhs |
South Asian LLM applicants only; essay |
Post-offer submission |
| Women in Computer Science Scholarship |
50% tuition fee |
Approx INR 11.71 Lakhs |
Women applying to MSc Computer Science routes; essay |
Post-offer submission |
NTU awards a single Excellence Scholarship per successful candidate. The 50% and 25% tiers cannot combine, and neither tier stacks with the LLM or Women in Computer Science awards.
The Women in Computer Science route sits at 50% of tuition and covers every MSc Computer Science programme at NTU. Applicants must identify as women on their application form.
India-Specific Scholarships at Nottingham Trent University
NTU runs one dedicated India-only award and one South Asia route that Indian citizens dominate. Both target PG applicants; NTU has no separate India-only UG scholarship for 2026-27.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP) |
Amount (INR) |
Eligibility |
How to Apply |
| India Prestigious University Award |
£3,000 to £4,000 |
INR 3.84 to 5.12 Lakhs |
PG applicants from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Madras, Kolkata, or Bangalore university systems; 70% marks (First Class) for the £4,000 tier, 55% marks (2:1) for the £3,000 tier |
Auto-assessed on offer; no essay |
| LLM South Asia Scholarship |
50% tuition fee |
Approx INR 11.71 Lakhs |
LLM applicants from South Asia; essay required |
Post-offer submission |
The India Prestigious University Award is the easiest win here since it needs zero extra paperwork beyond the standard offer. Graduates of the six listed university systems get flagged automatically at offer stage.
Reddit Insight: Indian PG applicants routinely tick every checkbox on one scholarship form, since NTU pools essays across the Excellence, Executive Dean’s, Merit, and International tiers. One 500-word essay covers all four tracks in a single review pass.
Indian enrolments at NTU grew 114% over the last five years, and India now stands as the largest international student community on campus. See the Nottingham Trent University overview page for context on scale and pipeline.
Nottingham Trent University PhD Scholarships
NTU offers school-specific PhD studentships that cover full tuition plus a tax-free annual stipend. Openings vary by academic school and typically launch between November and February for the following September start.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP) |
Amount (INR) |
Eligibility |
How to Apply |
| NTU PhD Studentship (school-specific) |
Full tuition + tax-free annual stipend |
Full course value plus monthly stipend |
Research proposal aligned with an active NTU project; strong Master’s grades |
Apply through the school-specific PhD call |
| Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarship |
Full tuition + stipend |
Full value |
Exceptional candidates across schools; publications preferred |
Highly selective annual call |
| NTU International Merit Scholarship (PhD) |
£3,000 (year 1) |
INR 3.84 Lakhs |
PhD offer holder; international status |
Essay-based post-offer application |
The fully funded studentships are project-tied. Applicants must respond to a specific project call rather than propose a topic from scratch, and the school supervisor drives selection.
The Vice-Chancellor’s route is the most selective. Candidates typically need a first-class Master’s, at least one published paper, and a supervisor who has already flagged interest in the proposal.
External Government Scholarships for Nottingham Trent University Applicants
Indian citizens applying to NTU can layer three UK government routes on top of an NTU place. Chevening and Commonwealth are fully funded and highly selective; GREAT is a £10,000 tuition top-up at partner UK universities.
| Scholarship |
Amount (GBP) |
Amount (INR) |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
| Chevening Scholarship |
Full tuition + monthly stipend + flights |
Full course value plus full living stipend |
Indian citizen; 2+ years work experience; one-year taught Master’s |
6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship |
Full tuition + stipend + flights |
Full course value plus living stipend |
Indian citizen; applied through India’s Ministry of Education nomination route |
Tentative mid-October 2026 (2027-28 cycle) |
| GREAT Scholarship India |
£10,000 tuition |
INR 12.80 Lakhs |
Indian citizen; one-year PG at participating UK universities |
Varies by uni; tentative April 2027 (2027-28 cycle) |
Chevening covers a specific set of benefits for the awarded Master’s year:
- Full tuition at NTU or any partner UK university
- Monthly living stipend paid in GBP for 12 months
- Return economy flights from India to the UK
- Visa costs, thesis grant, and arrival allowance
Chevening is the biggest prize but the most competitive: only a few hundred awards go out globally each year. Applicants must hold a graduate degree with 2+ years of professional work experience before the October window.
GREAT is administered by the British Council in India. Availability at NTU shifts year to year, so confirm on the British Council India portal before treating it as guaranteed for a specific programme.
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Nottingham Trent University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship an Indian PG student can secure at Nottingham Trent University?
Ans. The largest internal award is the 50% Excellence Scholarship, worth £12,500 (INR 16.00 Lakhs) for a £25,000 PG programme or £9,150 (INR 11.71 Lakhs) for a £18,300 base programme. NTU issues only one internal scholarship per applicant, so the 50% and 25% tiers cannot combine. An external Chevening or GREAT award can layer on top of the NTU place for near-full funding.
Ques. When is the Nottingham Trent University scholarship deadline for the September 2026 and January 2027 intakes?
Ans. The September 2026 scholarship window closed on 24 June 2026, 16:00 GMT. The January 2027 intake deadline is tentatively 22 October 2026 based on the prior January cycle. Applicants must hold a confirmed NTU offer letter before they can submit the scholarship form.
Ques. How do I apply for a Nottingham Trent University scholarship from India?
Ans. Secure a confirmed NTU offer first, then submit the online scholarship application with a 500-word personal statement. One essay covers every competitive Excellence tier automatically. The India Prestigious University Award needs no essay and is auto-assessed at offer stage.
Ques. What GPA do I need for the India Prestigious University Award at Nottingham Trent University?
Ans. You need 70% marks (First Class) for the £4,000 tier or 55% marks (2:1) for the £3,000 tier, alongside a UG degree from a Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Madras, Kolkata, or Bangalore university system. The award is PG-only and requires a confirmed NTU offer letter.
Ques. Does the Nottingham Trent University scholarship cover living costs in Nottingham?
Ans. No. Every internal NTU scholarship is a tuition discount only, not a stipend. Monthly living costs in Nottingham range from £830 to £1,396 (INR 1.06 to 1.79 Lakhs). Chevening and Commonwealth are the only routes here that add a monthly living allowance on top.
Ques. Will Nottingham Trent University reject my scholarship essay if it looks AI-generated?
Ans. Yes. NTU actively screens for AI-generated 500-word statements and disqualifies them at the first review pass. Write the essay yourself, reference the specific NTU school or research group by name, and include one concrete personal example. Generic study-abroad templates trigger the same filter.
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