in Africa.
These will be known as the Loughborough University Graduate School
Development Trust Africa Scholarships. The scholarships 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).
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.
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.
Application Process and Eligibility Criteria
For 2014 entry the scholarship application procedure is an open competition. Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place has been made.
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.
The deadline for applications is 30th April 2014.
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
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.