About the programme
Offers a full tuition fee discount for one year of a postgraduate taught course at Loughborough University, replacing other departmental or university awards, along with living expenses. Awards are limited and standards are high. Funded through a mix of external funding and university funds. Holders must commit to returning home after study and contributing to their home country.
Duration: One year
Eligibility
- Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa
- Exceptional academic achievement, normally a first-class honours degree
- Commitment to return to home country on completion of postgraduate programme
- Evidence of ability and commitment to make a significant contribution to home country on return
- Full understanding of the costs of studying and living in the UK
- Strong motivation and initiative to secure funds for remaining costs
- Holding an offer to study at Loughborough University at time of submission (conditional or unconditional)
- Cannot be combined with any other University award
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What you will need
- Scholarship application form
How to apply
- Hold an offer to study at Loughborough University
- Complete the online application form
- Outcomes notified by 1 July 2027
Applications are submitted on Loughborough University’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Loughborough University · Application
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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