Loughborough University Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2026

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 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).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 6, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorLoughborough University
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyLoughborough University

Benefits

100% off tuition fees for one year

Requirements

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 first-class honours degree).
• Commitment to return to their home country on completion of their 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.

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 their abilities and motivation.

Please note

Scholarship applications will not be considered unless the applicant is holding an offer or a place at the time of submission (this offer may be conditional or unconditional).

Please do not submit your scholarship application until you have received your offer letter. Applications will only be considered if all parts of the form are completed in full.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.  A confirmation email will be sent when your application has been received. All those applying will be notified of the outcome of their application by email. If your application is shortlisted, you will be given further guidelines on what will happen next.   

Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full. Applicants will also be expected to provide evidence of funds to cover their travel, living and maintenance costs and may be asked to pay a deposit towards their living costs as part of the conditions of the scholarship offer.

Application Deadline

May 6, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Loughborough University on app.geckoform.com to apply

To be considered for the African Development Trust Scholarship, please complete the Global Impact Scholarship application form via the link below. 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.

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For more details, visit Loughborough University Scholarship webpage