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Who can apply
Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.
- Country of study
- United Kingdom
- Required country of residence
- All African countries
- Target level
- Master’s
- Fields of study
- All fields
- Minimum grade
- Evidence of exceptional academic achievement, normally a first-class honours degree.
- Other conditions
- Applicants must hold an offer to study at Loughborough University when they submit their application. The offer may be conditional or unconditional.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Scholarship applications will not be considered unless the applicant is holding an offer to study at Loughborough University at the time of submission (this offer may be conditional or unconditional).
- Applicants must show a commitment to return to their home country upon completing their postgraduate programme.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Show a commitment to return to their home country on completion of their postgraduate programme.
- Applicants must provide evidence of their ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Provide evidence of their ability and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on their return.
- Applicants must show strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remaining costs involved in studying and living in the UK.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Provide evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funds to cover the remainder of the costs involved.
- The scholarship cannot be combined with any other University award.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The scholarship cannot be combined with any other University award.
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
- Paid
- Tuition
Dates
- Applications close
- 3 May 2027
- Results announced
- Applicants will be notified of outcomes by 1 July 2027.
- Studies start
- September 2027
Application steps
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Step 1: Complete the scholarship application form.
- With whom
- The applicant
- By when
- 3 May 2027 — By 3 May 2027
Where to apply
Loughborough University (opens in a new tab)
Official title (in English): Loughborough-Ferguson Trust African Scholarship
Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)
Official website of Loughborough University: lboro.ac.uk