Loughborough University is offering Excellence Scholarships to support students with outstanding academic achievements and exceptional extracurricular abilities. These scholarships are available for both UK and international students planning to pursue a master’s degree.
- 🎓 Scholarship Overview: The Excellence Scholarship rewards high-achieving students pursuing a Master’s degree.
- 🌍 Eligible Programmes: All postgraduate taught programmes (MA, MSc, PG Diploma, PG Certificate) starting in September or January at Loughborough and London campuses, except Creative Arts, Design, Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, MBA, and MArch Architecture (UK fee status).
- 💰 Scholarship Amount:
- January 2026 starters: 20% off tuition fees
- September 2026 starters: £3,000 (UK) / £6,000 (International) off tuition fees
- ✅ Eligibility Criteria: Self-funding students with a first-class degree (or international equivalent), not receiving any other University award except the Alumni Bursary.
- 📝 Application Procedure: Automatic consideration based on your application and final degree result; no separate scholarship application required.
Designation
Excellence Scholarship for Master’s Programs
Research Area
All postgraduate taught degree programs, excluding specific disciplines (design, creative arts, sports, exercise, health sciences, MBA, and architecture).
Location
Loughborough University and its London campus, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be self-funding.
- Must hold a first-class degree or its international equivalent.
- Cannot receive any other university award except for the Alumni Bursary.
- Open to both UK and international students.
Job Description
The scholarship offers financial support to students commencing their master’s studies in September or January by providing a reduction in tuition fees. Recipients of the scholarship are automatically considered based on their application and final degree results.
How to Apply
No separate application is required for the scholarship. Eligible applicants will be automatically considered based on their master’s degree application and final degree results.
Last Date for Apply
For September 2026 intake, the deadline typically coincides with the university’s standard admission deadlines. Please check the official Loughborough University website for the precise dates regarding the September and January intake.
For more information about the scholarship and the application process, please visit the official Loughborough University website.
