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Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship

Loughborough University - London Campus

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Updated Mar 11, 2026
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Overview

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship offers a prestigious opportunity for international students from Africa to receive full funding for their postgraduate taught course fees at Loughborough University. This scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for one year, supporting outstanding academic achiev…

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship offers a prestigious opportunity for international students from Africa to receive full funding for their postgraduate taught course fees at Loughborough University. This scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for one year, supporting outstanding academic achievers committed to making a positive impact in their home countries. Scholarship Value and Coverage - 100% tuition fee waiver for one year of a postgraduate taught master's degree - Covers course fees only; applicants must fund travel and living expenses independently - Funded through a combination of external and University sources Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: - Be international students currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa - Hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a postgraduate taught course at Loughborough University - Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, typically a first-class honours degree - Show a strong commitment to returning to their home country after completing their studies - Provide evidence of motivation and initiative to secure funds for travel and living costs - Understand the full financial requirements of studying and living in the UK Application Process - Applications open only after receiving an offer of admission to a postgraduate taught course - Submit a completed Global Impact Scholarship application form to be considered automatically for both the Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship and the Global Impact Scholarship - Applications must be clear, well-presented, and fully completed to be considered - Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted - Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further instructions - Awards given to conditional offer holders are subject to meeting all offer conditions and providing evidence of maintenance funds Important Notes - The scholarship replaces any other departmental or University scholarships or bursaries awarded - Applicants must provide proof of funds for travel, living, and maintenance costs - A deposit towards living costs may be required as a condition of the scholarship offer - The number of scholarships awarded is limited and standards are very high This scholarship is ideal for academically excellent African students seeking full tuition funding to pursue a master's degree at Loughborough University. Apply now to take advantage of this exceptional funding opportunity and advance your career while contributing to your home country’s development.

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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