Application Deadline: 30th April 2019
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).
Selection Criteria: For 2019 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
form which will be provided from the link below.
Type: Doctoral (PhD)
Who is qualified to apply? The selection panel will use
the following eligibility criteria when assessing applications:
Ø Currently domiciled
(permanently living) in Africa
Ø Evidence of exceptional
academic achievement (normally a 1st Class Honours Degree)
Ø Commitment to return to
their home country on completion of postgraduate programme
Ø Evidence of the ability
and commitment to making a significant contribution to their home country on
their return
Ø Full understanding of the
costs involved in coming to study and live in the UK
Ø 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.
The application form should
be returned (by post, fax or email) to:
International Office
Marketing and Advancement
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
UK
Email: international-office@lboro.ac.uk
Award Sponsors: The scholarships are being
funded through a combination of generous external funding and Loughborough
University funds UK.
Important Notes:
Ø Note that 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).
Ø Do not submit your
scholarship application until you have received your offer letter.
Ø 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.
Ø All those applying will
be notified of the outcome of their application by email by the end of May at
the latest.
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