2015 Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships in UK

Applications are on-going for the 2015 Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships in the United Kingdom. Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.

These will be known as the Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The scholarships 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. 

Scholarship Value

The scholarship will cover 100% of the course fees; 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

Applicant must comply with the following to be eligible for the scholarship award; He/She must be:

• 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.

Application Procedure and Deadline

For the 2015 Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The 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 can be downloaded below (link found below). The deadline for applications is 30th April 2015.

(Applicants are advised to download the necessary forms and read detailed information on how to go about applying for the scholarship using the official website).

Official Scholarship Website – http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/finance/international/informationfor/africa/