Loughborough University is pleased to offer Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship to interested and eligible international students who wish to enrol in a program at the University for 2025/26 academic session. The scholarship is for candidates permanently living in Africa.
The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 100% of successful applicants’ postgraduate taught course fees for one year. The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Loughborough University, UK
- Host Institution(s): Loughborough University, UK
- Funding Amount: 100% off tuition fees for one year
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Master’s degrees
- Nationality: International Students
Also Apply: University of Exeter Scholarships and funding for Taught Masters and Research Program
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship are as follows:
- Applicants Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
- Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a first-class honour degree)
- Commitment to return to their home country on completion of their 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.
See Also: Australia Awards Africa Scholarships 2025/2026 (Fully-Funded)
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: The scholarship application procedure for Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 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) on the webpage.
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.
Application Deadline: April, 2025