Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Mar 28
- 3 min read
If you're an African student aspiring to pursue a master's degree in the UK, applications are now open for the Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025. This prestigious scholarship offers a full tuition fee waiver for one year of postgraduate study at Loughborough University. Details in this article.
Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship Summary
Location: Loughborough University, UK
Host Institution: Loughborough University
Study Level: Master's degree (postgraduate taught programs)
Target Group: Students domiciled in Africa
Fields of Study: Various postgraduate taught courses offered by the university
Scholarship Value: 100% tuition fee waiver for one year
Duration: One academic year
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Start Date: October 2025
Scholarship Overview
The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship aims to support academically outstanding African students who demonstrate a strong commitment to returning to their home countries and contributing to their development. Funded through a combination of generous external funding and university funds, the scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for one year. Recipients are expected to finance their travel and living expenses through other sources and must provide evidence of sufficient funds for maintenance as part of the application process.
Scholarship Coverage and Benefits
Full tuition fee waiver for one year of postgraduate study.
Opportunity to study at a renowned UK institution with a diverse and vibrant academic community.
⚠️ NOTE: Recipients are expected to finance their travel and living expenses through other sources and must provide evidence of sufficient funds for maintenance as part of the application process.
Eligibility Criteria
Be permanently domiciled in Africa.
Hold a first-class honours degree or equivalent.
Have applied for and received an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a postgraduate taught course at Loughborough University.
Demonstrate a commitment to returning to their home country upon completion of their studies.
Show evidence of the ability and commitment to make a significant contribution to their home country.
Provide proof of sufficient funds to cover travel and living expenses.
Exhibit strong motivation and initiative in securing additional funding to cover remaining costs.
Application Procedure
1. Secure Admission:
Apply for admission to a postgraduate taught program at Loughborough University. Ensure you receive an offer letter (conditional or unconditional) before proceeding with the scholarship application.
2. Prepare Application Materials:
Gather necessary documents, including:
Personal statement outlining academic achievements, career aspirations, and commitment to contributing to your home country.
Financial statement demonstrating understanding of costs and plans for covering additional expenses.
Reference letter from an academic or professional source supporting your suitability for the scholarship.
3. Submit Application:
Complete the Global Impact Scholarship application form. By submitting this single application, you will automatically be considered for both the Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship and the Global Impact Scholarship, both of which offer a 100% tuition fee waiver.
Additional Information:
Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Scholarship applications will only be considered if the applicant holds an offer for a place at the time of submission.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome via email. Shortlisted candidates may receive further guidelines on subsequent steps.
Successful applicants holding conditional offers must meet all conditions in full.
Evidence of funds to cover travel, living, and maintenance costs is required, and a deposit towards living expenses may be requested as part of the scholarship offer conditions.
ℹ️ For further details, please contact the Global Engagement Team at Loughborough University at: global.engagement@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
And visit the official scholarship webpage.
🗓️ Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
🔗 OFFICIAL LINK
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