Postgraduate funding (taught program)
Full-fee Scholarships
Scholarship Overview
- 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 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.
Host School(s)
- Study at Loughborough University
- a truly global institution with a strong commitment to providing an international learning experience for all students. We have a long history of welcoming international students and there are now over 2,500 students from outside of the UK representing more than 130 countries.
Field(s) of Study
- Any postgraduate taught course for one year
What does the scholarship cover?
- 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).
How many scholarships are given?
- A limited number
Which countries are targeted?
- Any student currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honors Degree)
- Commitment to return to their home country on completion of postgraduate program
- 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
How to I Apply – Next Steps
- For 2012 entry the scholarship application 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 .
- NOTE THAT SCHOLARSHIP 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).
Closing Date:
- 30th April 2012
How do I get more information?
- Click here – http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/next-steps/international-finance/
- LU Graduate School Development Trust Scholarship Application Form 2012/13
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