Loughborough University Trust Africa Scholarship for Study in the UK

The Loughborough University 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).

The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds. The University will award a limited number of scholarships, and the standards required are very high.

Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources. Evidence of maintenance funds must be included in the scholarship application.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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:
• 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 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.

The application form can be downloaded below, and should be returned (by post, fax or email) to:

• International Office
• Marketing and Advancement
• Loughborough University
• Leicestershire LE11 3TU
• UK
• Email: international-office@lboro.ac.ukHow to Apply

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

For more information and scholarship application details, see; application details, see; Loughborough University Trust Africa Scholarships for Study in the UK