Excellence Scholarships
Loughborough University - All campuses
Amount
£6,000 GBP
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
All program levels
Women in Science Bursary
Loughborough University - All campuses
Overview
The Women in Science Bursary at Loughborough University offers £1000 per annum to support women pursuing undergraduate degrees in science disciplines. This bursary aims to encourage and assist women in developing their careers as future scientists in industry or academia.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to women applicants for 2026 entry to undergraduate programmes in:
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Natural Sciences
- Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory academic progression, achieving an overall 2:1 mark or above each year to continue receiving the bursary.
- Priority is given to applicants from underrepresented groups, including:
- Black and ethnic minority students
- Students with disabilities
- Those with caring responsibilities
- Refugees
- Students from low participation areas
Bursary Value and Duration
- £1000 awarded per year of study.
- Paid for each year of the programme except for any industrial or professional placement year taken.
Additional Opportunities and Support
- Bursary holders can volunteer with current Women in Science ambassadors to promote engagement of women in science.
- Opportunity to become a paid student helper.
- Each recipient will be mentored by a senior female staff member in the School of Science to support their academic and career development.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must submit a statement of approximately 500 words covering:
- Their interest in science or mathematics.
- Ideas on improving recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented groups in science.
- How the bursary will help them achieve their goals at university.
- The bursary award is based on the quality of the statement and entry qualifications.
Important Deadline
- Applications must be submitted by 3 June 2026.
This bursary is an excellent opportunity for women aiming to excel in scientific fields and benefit from financial support, mentorship, and community engagement at Loughborough University. Apply now to advance your academic journey and contribute to increasing diversity in science.
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
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
Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship
Loughborough University - All campuses
Amount
Varies
Auto applied
No
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
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