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The University of Lincoln is pleased to offer the Africa Scholarship, aimed at supporting postgraduate students from African countries (excluding Egypt) who wish to pursue their studies in the UK. This scholarship provides a tuition fee discount to help alleviate financial burdens for eligible students.
Key Details:
* Funding Type: Partial Funding
* Degree Level: Postgraduate
* Available Subjects: All subjects offered at Lincoln University
* Eligible Nationalities: Students from African countries (excluding Egypt)
* Application Status: Open
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Scholarship Overview
The Africa Scholarship offers varying tuition fee discounts based on the applicant's academic background and the intake period:
* September 2024 and January 2025 Entry:
* £3,000 Scholarship: Awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount during the first year of their postgraduate program.
* September 2025 and January 2026 Entry:
* £5,000 Scholarship: For students who have:
1. Completed a Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2:1 classification, or
2. Completed a Pre-Master’s degree or equivalent qualification with a comparable classification.
* £4,000 Scholarship: For students who have:
1. Completed a Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2:2 classification, or
2. Completed a Pre-Master’s degree or equivalent qualification with a comparable classification.
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Africa Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
* Nationality: Must be a national or permanent resident of an African country (excluding Egypt).
* University Offer: Must hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught program.
* Academic Qualifications:
* For September 2024 and January 2025, a minimum of a 2:1 classification is required.
* For September 2025 and January 2026, the classification requirements vary based on the scholarship amount.
* Entry Requirements: Specific regional requirements may apply; applicants should check their country webpage [https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/media/responsive2017/documents/University,of,Lincoln,International,Scholarship,Terms,and,Conditions,2025-2026,v1.pdf] for details.
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Application Procedure
Interested applicants should:
1. Visit the University of Lincoln’s official scholarship page [https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarshipsandbursaries/africascholarship/] to review country-specific requirements.
2. Apply for the scholarship as early as possible due to its competitive nature.