Excellence Scholarships
Loughborough University - All campuses
Amount
£6,000 GBP
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
All program levels
Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship
Loughborough University - All campuses
Overview
The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship offers a prestigious opportunity for international students from Africa to receive full funding for their postgraduate taught course fees at Loughborough University. This scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for one year, supporting outstanding academic achievers committed to making a positive impact in their home countries.
Scholarship Value and Coverage
- 100% tuition fee waiver for one year of a postgraduate taught master's degree
- Covers course fees only; applicants must fund travel and living expenses independently
- Funded through a combination of external and University sources
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be international students currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
- Hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a postgraduate taught course at Loughborough University
- Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, typically a first-class honours degree
- Show a strong commitment to returning to their home country after completing their studies
- Provide evidence of motivation and initiative to secure funds for travel and living costs
- Understand the full financial requirements of studying and living in the UK
Application Process
- Applications open only after receiving an offer of admission to a postgraduate taught course
- Submit a completed Global Impact Scholarship application form to be considered automatically for both the Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship and the Global Impact Scholarship
- Applications must be clear, well-presented, and fully completed to be considered
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further instructions
- Awards given to conditional offer holders are subject to meeting all offer conditions and providing evidence of maintenance funds
Important Notes
- The scholarship replaces any other departmental or University scholarships or bursaries awarded
- Applicants must provide proof of funds for travel, living, and maintenance costs
- A deposit towards living costs may be required as a condition of the scholarship offer
- The number of scholarships awarded is limited and standards are very high
This scholarship is ideal for academically excellent African students seeking full tuition funding to pursue a master's degree at Loughborough University. Apply now to take advantage of this exceptional funding opportunity and advance your career while contributing to your home country’s development.
Eligible nationalities
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Eligible program levels
All program levels
International Excellence Scholarships
Loughborough University - All campuses
Amount
Varies
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
Sanctuary Scholarships
Loughborough University - All campuses
Amount
Varies
Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
All program levels
Sport Scholarships
Loughborough University - All campuses
Amount
£5,000 GBP
Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
All program levels
Women in Science Bursary
Loughborough University - All campuses
Amount
£1,000 GBP
Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
All program levels