Loughborough University Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for Africans in UK, 2017 for Master

  •  Master
  •  30-Apr-2017
  •   Canada, United Kingdom

Loughborough University is offering a number of Africa scholarships for full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa. The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for postgraduate taught course for one year.

Loughborough University is a public research university located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.

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Loughborough University Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for Africans in UK, 2017 for Master 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

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:

Applications will be initially shortlisted and the final decision on the awards will be made by a selection panel of senior staff of the University. The selection panel will use the following eligibility criteria when assessing applications:

  • 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

Offered Benefits

These 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).

Application Process

The application form can be downloaded below, and should be returned (by post, fax or email).

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