The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship 2026/2027
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Description
The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is designed to help students from across Africa to access postgraduate level study at…
Full Description
The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is designed to help students from across Africa to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Africa Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in the 2026/27 academic year.
Amount
GBP 4,000 – 5,000
Funding Types
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Application LinkDeadline
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Benefits
The Africa Scholarship is valued at £4,000 - £5,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount during the first year of their studies.
How to Apply
Further information regarding the awarding of international scholarships can be found within the University of Lincoln International Scholarship Terms and Conditions
For More Information, Visit University of Lincoln Webpage
Required Documents
None required beyond your standard postgraduate application and offer documentation (degree transcripts/classification used to determine automatic award tier).
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to receive the Africa Scholarship prospective students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Africa.
- Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September 2026 or January 2027.
A £5,000 scholarship will automatically be awarded to students who have:
- a) Completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution and have obtained at least the equivalent of a 2:1 classification or
b) Completed a Pre-Master’s degree, or a qualification equivalent to a UK Master’s degree, with a comparable classification as determined by the University
A £4,000 scholarship will automatically be awarded to students who have:
- a) Completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution and have obtained at least the equivalent of a 2:2 classification or
b) Completed a Pre-Master’s degree, or a qualification equivalent to a UK Master’s degree, with a comparable classification as determined by the University
Please visit your country webpage for more detail regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:1 or 2:2.
Students joining a Pre-Master’s programme will be entitled to receive the scholarship when they move onto their main programme.
If you’re eligible to receive the Africa Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 Early Payment Discount. To find out more information about eligibility criteria, please visit our webpage.
