Loughborough University has four scholarships available for full-time and part-time postgraduate research (PhD) programmes at our Loughborough and London campus: two scholarships available to start in the 2024/2025 academic year (starting in July 2025) and, two scholarships available to start in the 2025/2026 academic year (starting in October 2025 or January 2026).
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Loughborough University Information
Founded in 1966, Loughborough University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Loughborough (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Midlands. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): London. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Loughborough University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Loughborough University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Currently hold an offer of study (conditional* or unconditional) for a postgraduate research (PhD) programme at Loughborough University (Loughborough campus or London campus). Scholarships for those wishing to study part-time will also be considered**.
- Show evidence of exceptional academic achievement
- Are considered an ‘at-risk scholar’
- It is difficult to provide a definitive definition for an ‘at-risk scholar’, but the University works to a framework which asks:
- Is your home located in a region of conflict/war such that your life or the lives of your family are in danger, or such that you could be forcibly displaced due to persecution?
- Are you, or your family, at risk of imminent imprisonment, injury, death or persecution?
- If you are currently in the UK but were to return to your home country, your life or safety would be at much greater risk.
Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full.
If you’re currently outside the UK and wish to study part-time, the University won’t be able to sponsor you in the UK on a student visa. For those based in the UK and wish to be considered for a part-time PhD, note that if you’re in full-time employment, you will not be eligible for a scholarship. Only those working part-time, have caring responsibilities or other requirements may be considered for an award on a part-time basis.
Offered Benefits
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
Additional notes about support provided
- 100% of the tuition fees plus a stipend set at the recommended UKRI rate (currently £19,237) per annum for a period of 3 years for full-time PhD study, subject to annual uplifts. The scholarships are funded through university funds.
- Students will be expected to fund their travel and visa costs (where required) through other sources.
Application Process
Go to Loughborough University on forms.office.com to apply
- The scholarship application procedure is an open competition.
- Applicants may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place in one of Loughborough University’s PhD programmes has been made. Do not submit your scholarship application until you’ve received your offer letter. Applications will only be considered if all parts of the form are completed in full.
- Applicants in possession of an offer from Loughborough University (conditional or unconditional) can apply for the scholarship using the application form.
- A confirmation email will be sent when your application has been received.
- All those applying will be notified of the outcome of their application by email.
- If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be given further information on what will happen next.
Deadline:
- Deadline for April 2025 or July 2025 entry: 25 March 2025
- Deadline for October 2025 or January 2026 entry: 23 June 2025
Founded in 1966, Loughborough University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Loughborough (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Midlands. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): London. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Loughborough University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Loughborough University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.