African students seeking opportunities to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK have a great chance to do so with the University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship. This initiative offers significant financial support to postgraduate taught students from across the African continent, providing access to world-class education at Lincoln University.
Overview of the Africa Scholarship
The Africa Scholarship is designed for talented students who wish to begin their postgraduate journey at Lincoln University. For the January 2025 intake, eligible students will receive a £3,000 scholarship as a tuition fee discount during their first year of study.
Who Can Apply?
The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is aimed at students who are:
- Nationals or permanent residents of any African country (excluding Egypt).
- Holding a Conditional or Unconditional Offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at the University of Lincoln, commencing in January 2025.
- Academic Achievers: Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution and have earned at least a 2:1 classification (or its equivalent). Some countries may have different academic requirements, so students are encouraged to check their country-specific webpage for details.
How Does It Work?
Students do not need to apply separately for the scholarship. Once they apply for admission to Lincoln University and receive an offer, they will be automatically considered for the Africa Scholarship. The scholarship will be applied as a £3,000 deduction from tuition fees in the first year.
January 2026 Intake: Looking ahead, for those interested in joining Lincoln University in the September 2025 or January 2026 intakes, the scholarship amount increases:
- £5,000 Scholarship for students with a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- £4,000 Scholarship for students with a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
How to Apply?
Applying for the Africa Scholarship is straightforward:
- Submit an Application: Apply for a full-time postgraduate taught program at the University of Lincoln for January 2025 intake.
- Receive an Offer: Once you receive a Conditional or Unconditional Offer, you will automatically be considered for the Africa Scholarship.
- Scholarship Decision: Upon admission, eligible students will receive the tuition discount of £3,000.
Official Call Letter: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarshipsandbursaries/africascholarship/.