2014 Loughborough Graduate Development Trust Africa Scholarships

Loughborough University invites applications for full-fee scholarships for full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.

The scholarships are being funded through a combination of generous external funding and University funds. The University will award a limited number of scholarships and the standards required are very high.

Worth of Award

The scholarships will cover 100% of the course fees for applicants chosen postgraduate taught course for one year (replacing any Departmental or Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries they may already have been awarded).

Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources. Evidence of maintenance funds must be included in the scholarship application.

Eligibility

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 1st Class Honours Degree)

Commitment to return to their home country on completion of 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

How to apply

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 can be downloaded online

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

The application should be returned (by post, fax or email) to:

International Office

Academic Registry

Loughborough University

Leicestershire LE11 3TU

UK

Fax: +44 (0)1509 223971

Email: international-office@lboro.ac.uk

Deadline: Application closes on April 30, 2014. You should apply for admission and receive an offer before this date.

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