Loughborough University 2025 Development Trust Africa Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

University: Loughborough University

Location: United Kingdom

Level: Postgraduate

Funding Type: Fully Funded

Eligibility: Open to African students

Eligibility Criteria for Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025

The scholarship application procedure is an open competition. Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place has been made. Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course can apply for the scholarship using the application form which is available to download below.

Applications will be initially shortlisted and the final decision on the awards will be made by a selection panel of senior staff of the University. The selection panel will use the following eligibility criteria when assessing applications:

1. Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
2. Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a first-class honours degree)
3. Commitment to return to their home country on completion of their postgraduate programme
4. Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return
5. Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK
6. Evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs involved

Applicants are advised to spend considerable effort ensuring that this application reaches the selectors in a form that is clear, well presented and which reflects their abilities and motivation

Benefits of Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 100% of successful applicants' postgraduate taught course fees for one year.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Loughborough University on www.lboro.ac.uk to apply

Please note

1. Scholarship applications will not be considered unless the applicant is holding an offer or a place at the time of submission (this offer may be conditional or unconditional).
2. Please do not submit your scholarship application until you have received your offer letter. Applications will only be considered if all parts of the form are completed in full.
3. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A confirmation email will be sent when your application has been received. All those applying will be notified of the outcome of their application by email. If your application is shortlisted, you will be given further guidelines on what will happen next.
4. Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full. Applicants will also be expected to provide evidence of funds to cover their travel, living, and maintenance costs and may be asked to pay a deposit towards their living costs as part of the conditions of the scholarship offer.

For more details, visit Loughborough University webpage

Application Link(s)

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