Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa scholarships for 2020/2021 is open!

Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.

• The award program will cover 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught the course for one year. Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources.
• 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 program offer.

• Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course can apply for the opportunity .
• Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources.
• Students may only apply for the opportunity after an offer for a place has been made.
• Students currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
• Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honours Degree)
• Commitment to return to their home country on completion of the postgraduate programme
• Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return
• Full understanding of the costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK
• 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 your abilities and motivation.

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.

Important Notes:

• 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)
• Do not submit your application until you have received your offer letter. Applications will only be considered if all parts of the form are completed in full.