Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships for African Students

Loughborough University's Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships cover the full tuition fee for one year of a full-time taught postgraduate course. The award is for international students who are permanently living in Africa. It applies to Master's study at the UK campus.

Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Any full-time postgraduate taught programme offered at the University.

Not specified.

Students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.

The scholarship covers 100% of the course fees for your chosen postgraduate taught course for one year.

To apply, you must already hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course. The selection panel assesses applications using the following criteria:

• Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
• Evidence of exceptional academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honours Degree)
• Commitment to return to your home country on completion of the postgraduate programme
• Evidence of the ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to your home country on your 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

Applications are currently closed.

Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place has been made. If you hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a postgraduate taught course, you can apply using the application form available to download on the official website. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2014.

Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply.