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Loughborough University Development Trust Africa Scholarship

Loughborough University Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025 – Loughborough University is now inviting applications for the Development Trust Africa Scholarship. Kindly Check below for how to apply and the requirements.

Applications are now open Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025 for Africans at Loughborough University. The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 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).

Benefits of Loughborough University Development Trust Africa Scholarship

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 100% of successful applicants’ postgraduate taught course fees for one year.

Requirements for Loughborough University Development Trust Africa Scholarship

The scholarship application procedure is an open competition. Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place has been made. Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on a postgraduate taught course can apply for the scholarship using the application form which is available to download below.

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 first-class honours degree)
Commitment to return to their home country on completion of their 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

Applicants should spend considerable effort ensuring that this application reaches the selectors in a form that is clear, well presented and which reflects their abilities and motivation.

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply

Please note

Scholarship applications will not get consideration unless the applicant is holding an offer or a place at the time of submission (this offer may be conditional or unconditional).
Please do not submit your scholarship application until you have received your offer letter. Applications will only get consideration if all parts of the form are completed in full.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A confirmation email will be sent after receiving your application. All those applying will be notified of the outcome of their application by email. If your application is shortlisted, you will be given further guidelines on what will happen next.
Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full. Applicants will also be expected to provide evidence of funds to cover their travel, living and maintenance costs and may be asked to pay a deposit towards their living costs as part of the conditions of the scholarship offer.

For more details, visit the official website @ https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate