Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for exceptional students from Africa pursuing postgraduate taught courses at Loughborough University. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for one year, replacing any departmental or university scholarships previously awarded. The program is funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds, with a limited number of scholarships available each year. The scholarship targets students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, typically holding a first-class honours degree, and who are currently domiciled in Africa. Successful applicants must show a strong commitment to returning to their home country upon completion of their postgraduate programme and provide evidence of their ability to make a significant contribution to their home country. While the scholarship covers full tuition fees, students are expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources, and must provide evidence of maintenance funds in their scholarship application. The selection process is highly competitive, with applications assessed by a panel of senior university staff using rigorous eligibility criteria including academic achievement, motivation, and understanding of costs involved in studying in the UK.