Loughborough University is pleased to announce the Excellence Scholarships aimed at supporting students with high academic achievement or exceptional extracurricular abilities. These scholarships are available for both international and UK students pursuing postgraduate taught degrees starting in September or January.
- 🎓 Excellence Scholarship rewards high-achieving students pursuing a Master’s degree.
- 🌍 Eligible for all postgraduate taught programmes at Loughborough and London campuses starting September or January, excluding Creative Arts, Design, Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, MBA, and MArch Architecture (UK fee).
- 💰 Scholarship value:
- January 2026 starters: 20% tuition fee reduction
- September 2026 starters: £3,000 (UK) / £6,000 (International) credited to tuition fees
- ✅ Eligibility: Self-funding students with a first-class degree or international equivalent; cannot hold other university awards except Alumni Bursary.
- 📝 Application: Automatic consideration based on application and final degree results; no separate application required.
Designation
Excellence Scholarship for Masters Students
Research Area
Applicable to all postgraduate taught degree programs, excluding specific programs within design, creative arts, sports, exercise, health sciences departments, MBA programs, and March Architecture with UK fee status.
Location
Loughborough University and Loughborough London Campus, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be self-funding.
- Must obtain a first-class degree or its international equivalent.
- Not currently receiving any other university awards (exceptions: Alumni Bursary).
Job Description
Awardees will benefit from financial support that incentivizes high academic performance and engagement in extracurricular activities. The scholarships provide partial tuition fee discounts, making higher education at Loughborough University more accessible.
How to Apply
There is no separate application required for this scholarship. Eligible applicants will automatically be considered based on their university application and final degree result.
Last Date to Apply
- For January 2026 intake: Apply by January 2026.
- For September 2026 intake: Apply by September 2026.
Make sure to check the specific intake deadlines and submit your application for admission to Loughborough University to be considered for the scholarship.
