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).
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.
Application Process and Eligibility Criteria
For 2014 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.
The
deadline for applications is 30th April 2014.
Eligibility
criteria
- 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
For
more information and application please visit the Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships page.
