Scholarship Application Guidance Notes – University of Nottingham

Introduction The University of Nottingham’s scholarship application guidance notes aim to help applicants craft clear, compliant responses. The notes are intended for international students applying to undergraduate, postgraduate, and research scholarships. Key Guidance Points • Word count: Keep responses within the specified limit; exceeding it may result in the answer not being assessed. • Preparation: Draft answers in a word processor before uploading to the online form. • Read carefully: Ensure each question is answered fully and directly. • Originality: Do not copy or paste; acknowledge any external sources as you would in an academic paper. • Accuracy: The university reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship if information is deemed inaccurate. Word Count and Preparation Applicants are advised to prepare responses in a word document first. If a response might exceed the limit, it should be trimmed before submission. Plagiarism and Accuracy The notes explicitly state that plagiarism is not allowed. Any copied material must be properly cited. The university may withdraw a scholarship if the information is not accurate. Question Guidance The guidance lists example questions that may appear on the online form. These vary by scholarship type: • Alignment of programme with academic and career aspirations (Undergraduate, Postgraduate Academic Excellence Awards, International Excellence Awards, GREAT). • Personal interest in the course and specific modules. • Expectations of the university and how community involvement will help achieve goals. • Evidence of academic achievements and relevant prizes. • For the Developing Solutions Scholarship: impact on home country, learning outcomes, and future career objectives. Scholarship Types Mentioned The notes refer to several scholarship categories but do not provide specific eligibility criteria, funding amounts, or deadlines: • Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships • Postgraduate Academic Excellence Awards • International Excellence Awards • GREAT • Developing Solutions Scholarship • Sports scholarships • USA student loans and federal aid • Canada student loans Contact Information Applicants can contact the International Student Recruitment office at: C Floor, YANG Fujia Building, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK Phone: +44 (0) 115 951 5247 Email: (not provided in the source text) Unknowns and Source Limitations • Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and application deadlines are not specified in the guidance notes. • The source text does not list specific scholarship names beyond broad categories. • No explicit links or URLs to individual scholarship pages are included. • The guidance notes are presented as general advice; they do not constitute official policy or guarantee of award. Read Time Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Source: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/scholarships-funding-finance/guidance-notes.aspx Checked: 2026-10-09T09:48:15.677902+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.