Loughborough University is offering the Global Impact Scholarship for courses starting in September 2026. This prestigious award covers 100% of your tuition fees for a one-year full-time master’s programme, helping you focus on academic excellence and future impact.
This scholarship aligns with the university’s Creating Better Futures 2030 strategy, supporting high-calibre graduates who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to driving positive change in their home countries and communities.
Key Benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver (100% coverage) for your chosen eligible postgraduate taught master’s programme.
- Available at both Loughborough University campuses (UK main campus and London campus, where applicable).
- Up to 25 scholarships available (highly competitive, with very high standards).
Important Note on Costs: The scholarship covers tuition fees only. You must fund your own travel, living expenses, accommodation, and other maintenance costs in the UK. Evidence of sufficient funds for these remaining costs is required as part of your application.
Eligibility Criteria: To be considered, you must:
- Hold a current offer (conditional or unconditional) for an eligible full-time postgraduate taught master’s programme at Loughborough University.
- Be permanently domiciled (living) in one of the eligible countries listed below.
- Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement (normally equivalent to a first-class honours degree or equivalent).
- Show a clear commitment to contributing to the development of your home country after graduation.
- Fully understand the costs of studying and living in the UK.
- Provide evidence of strong motivation and initiative to secure funding for travel, living, and maintenance expenses.
- Possess the personal, intellectual, and interpersonal qualities needed for leadership and sustainable community change.
Eligible Countries The scholarship is open to applicants currently domiciled in the following countries:
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Congo (Rep.), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt (Arab Rep.), Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (Dem. People’s Rep.), Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States), Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen (Rep.), Zambia, Zimbabwe.
(If your country is listed, check the official page for the complete and updated table.)
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
- Apply for a Master’s Programme: Submit an application for an eligible postgraduate taught master’s course at Loughborough University via the official admissions portal. Ensure you receive an offer (conditional or unconditional). The latest deadline to submit your course application is 15 April 2026 (to allow time for scholarship consideration).
- Secure Your Offer: Wait for your offer letter. You cannot apply for the scholarship without holding an offer.
- Complete the Scholarship Application Form: Once you have your offer, access and fill out the dedicated Global Impact Scholarship application form in full. Partial applications are not accepted. Provide all required evidence, including proof of funds for maintenance, travel, and living costs.
- Submit Before the Deadline: The scholarship application deadline is 6 May 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
- Selection and Notification: Applications are shortlisted initially, with final decisions made by a panel of senior university staff. Announcements will be made by 1 June 2026. If successful, you must pay any required deposit within 14 days of receiving the scholarship offer.
Application Tips
- Make your application clear, well-presented, and compelling, highlight your academic excellence, leadership potential, and plans for positive impact.
- Prepare evidence of funding sources for non-tuition costs early.
- For queries, contact the Global Engagement team at [email protected].