Loughborough-Ferguson Trust African Scholarship

Loughborough University Masters Degree Deadline: 3 May 2027 Study in: UK Course starts September 2027 Brief description: Loughborough University offers the Loughborough-Ferguson Trust African Scholarship to exceptional students living in Africa who want to take a postgraduate taught Master’s degree. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee and living expenses, and is funded by external donors and the University. This post used to cover the Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship. It now covers the Loughborough-Ferguson Trust African Scholarship, Loughborough’s current full scholarship for students living in Africa. Host Institution(s): Loughborough University (Loughborough and London campuses), UK Level/Field of study: Postgraduate taught (Master’s) programmes at Loughborough University, starting in September 2027 Number of Awards: Limited Target group: International fee-paying students who are permanently living in Africa Scholarship value/duration: The scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fee for the Master’s course for one year, and also covers living expenses. It replaces any other departmental or Loughborough University scholarship you have been awarded, and cannot be combined with another University award. Eligibility: To be considered, applicants must: • be permanently living in Africa; • hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study at Loughborough University when they apply; • show exceptional academic achievement, normally a first-class honours degree; • be committed to returning to their home country after the course, and show the ability to make a significant contribution there; • understand the full costs of studying and living in the UK, and show the motivation to secure funds for any remaining costs. Application instructions: First apply for an eligible Master’s course and get an offer. Then complete the scholarship application form by 3 May 2027. Loughborough aims to tell applicants the outcome by 1 July. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Website: Official Scholarship Website: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-funding/masters-funding/loughborough-ferguson-trust-african-scholarship/ The post Loughborough-Ferguson Trust African Scholarship at Loughborough University first appeared on Scholars4DeV.