Loughborough University is delighted to announce full-fee scholarships for international full-time taught postgraduate students who are currently domiciled (permanently living) 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.

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.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th April 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application