Program Description:

Title: Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025/26

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025.

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Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025/26 Overview

The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship is a prestigious award covering 100% of tuition fees for one year for outstanding African students pursuing a postgraduate taught degree at Loughborough University. The scholarship is highly competitive and replaces any other university-funded scholarships or bursaries.

Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025/26 Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.
• Hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for a postgraduate taught course at Loughborough University.
• Have exceptional academic achievement (normally a first-class honours degree).
• Commit to returning to their home country after completing their studies.
• Demonstrate a strong ability and commitment to contribute to their home country.
• Show a clear understanding of the costs involved in studying and living in the UK.
• Provide evidence of securing funds for travel, living, and maintenance costs.

Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025/26 Benefits

• Full tuition fee waiver for one year.
• Consideration for both the Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship and the Global Impact Scholarship through a single application.
• Opportunity to study at either of Loughborough University’s campuses.

Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025/26 Application Process

1. Obtain an offer for a postgraduate taught course at Loughborough University.
2. Complete the Global Impact Scholarship application form (this form automatically applies candidates for both scholarships).
3. Ensure the application is clear, well-presented, and demonstrates motivation and abilities.
4. Include evidence of maintenance funds as part of the application.

Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship 2025/26 Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence (first-class honours degree preferred).
• Commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country.
• Financial planning and ability to cover living costs.
• Strong motivation and initiative.

Deadline

• Applications for 2025/26 entry close on April 30, 2025.
• Applications must be submitted only after receiving an offer from Loughborough University.
• Late applications will not be considered.

Additional Information

• Scholarship recipients must meet all conditions of their course offer.
• Shortlisted applicants will receive further guidelines.
• Successful applicants may need to pay a deposit toward their living expenses as part of the scholarship conditions.
• All applicants will be notified of their application outcome via email.

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