Full-fee Development Africa Scholarships 2021/2022 at Loughborough University – UK

Full-fee Development Africa Scholarships 2021

Every year, Loughborough University UK offers Full Tuition fee Graduate School Development Trust scholarship for African students. Application for 2021/2022

Application Deadline: 30th April 2021

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible African Countries: All African Countries

To be taken at (country): Loughborough University UK

About the Award: Towards the end of each year, Loughborough University, UK announce its full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa. The Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust Africa Scholarships covers 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).

Type: Doctoral (PhD)

Who is qualified to apply? 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 Many Scholarships are available? The University will award a limited number of scholarships

What are the benefits? The scholarship will cover 100% of the course fees. Students will be expected to fund their travel and maintenance costs through other sources.

How long will sponsorship last? Financial award will last for the full duration of the postgraduate taught degree programme

How to Apply: 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.

To apply for the Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2021/22, please download and complete this application form.

Email: international-office@lboro.ac.uk

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