Each year, the University of Lincoln is delighted to award a number of scholarships to suitably qualified students from around the world. Depending on your academic ability, intended programme of study and nationality, the level of scholarship can vary.
The University of Lincoln reserves the right to withdraw or modify the scholarships and bursaries listed below at any time.
For UK/EU students who hold a University of Lincoln undergraduate degree or higher qualification.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Postgraduate (Research)
Home/EU
UK/EU students who already hold a University of Lincoln undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification that leads to postgraduate study.
This Scholarship applies to students commencing postgraduate study in academic year 2018/19.
The scholarship is calculated to 25% of tuition fees when you enrol on a University of Lincoln taught Master's or research programme (MSc, MA, MBA, MRes, MPhil, PhD). This includes students enrolling on the Master of Architecture International programme but excludes students enrolling on the Master of Architecture (Part 2) programme *.
This scholarship will be offset at enrolment against the tuition fee payments due for each academic year of study.
* UK/EU University of Lincoln alumni students enrolling on Master of Architecture (Part 2) will not be eligible to a 25% scholarship as detailed above. However, alumni enrolled full-time on the Master of Architecture (and subject to tuition fees of £9,250) will be eligible for a £1,000 Lincoln Alumni Master of Architecture scholarship payment, for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
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We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.
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The Blackburn Bursary aims to provide extra support for students coming to the University who have previously received local authority care and are defined as ‘care leavers’, as determined in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000.
Undergraduate
Home/EU
The bursary is a set amount of £1,500 paid to eligible students over two instalments during each year of study.
The first instalment of £500 is paid upon approval of application following enrolment. The second instalment of £1,000 is paid upon successful completion of that year of study.
Students must be studying for their first degree, have 'home' status, be paying the full tuition fee rate of £9,250 for the academic year and have received local authority care within the five years prior to the start of their course.
Applications for a Blackburn Bursary must be made through the Student Funding Team in the Student Support Centre, who can be contacted by emailing studentfundingteam@lincoln.ac.uk
Please note that you cannot be awarded both the Blackburn Bursary and Foyer/Supported Housing Bursary.
Members of our Student Funding Team can offer advice about maximising all income available to you, assistance with funding applications and help in liaising with your Local Authority if needed. If you would like to find out more about the financial help available to you, please contact the Student Funding Team.
Tel: +44 (0)1522 837495
Email: studentfundingteam@lincoln.ac.uk
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The University of Lincoln are proud to support the Chevening Scholars programme, the UK Government’s international scholarship scheme aimed at developing global leaders.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world.
Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:
Applications for 2019/2020 Chevening Scholarships are open between 12:00 BST on 6 August 2018 and 12:00 GMT on 6 November 2018.
For further information regarding the alternative scholarships programmes on offer here at the University of Lincoln, please email: international@lincoln.ac.uk
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The University of Lincoln offers scholarships under the Commonwealth Scholarships Part-funding Arrangement to qualifying Master's and PhD students.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Postgraduate (Research)
Overseas
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The University of Lincoln Egypt Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Egypt. For 2019, the scholarship is valued at £5,000.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Egypt Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete an International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For courses commencing in February 2019
Round 1: Monday 8th October 2018
Round 2: Monday 19th November 2018
For courses commencing in September 2019
Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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Global industry leader Siemens offers a significant number of generous bursaries to full-time Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering BEng and MEng applicants who make the University of Lincoln their first choice institution through UCAS.
Undergraduate
Home/EU
Overseas
The nature of these financial packages change each year, but could include a payment each term throughout the course of study to cover living costs, as well as the opportunity to take paid summer work placements with Siemens.
Year 1 - £4620 – paid in three instalments
Year 2 - £5280 – paid in three instalments
Year 3 - £5940 – paid in three instalments
Students apply as normal through UCAS to the University of Lincoln for one of the BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering or Electical Engineering courses. When you receive an offer to study with us, accept it as your 'conditional firm' choice. You will then receive an application form for the scholarship and an invitation to a Siemens assessment day.
For further information, please contact Angela Borman by email angela.borman@siemens.com or call +44 (0) 7808 825172.
Students must complete a 12 week work placement during the summer break.
Registration with the IMechE or IET whilst on placement and satisfactory completion of quarterly report.
Attendance whilst at University must not fall below 90 percent per term.
Academic work must not fall below 2:2 level.
Students who leave voluntarily from the business within a two year period must repay the scholarship on a pro-rata basis.
Students who voluntarily choose not to accept a position on graduation must repay the scholarship.
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This scholarship is available to the very best UK undergraduate applicants joining the University of Lincoln.
Undergraduate
Home/EU
2018 entry.
£1,000.00
To be considered you must be a UK citizen.
The students who achieve the highest total entry qualifications of all the new entrants within their academic College will be awarded a scholarship of £1,000.
The best entry qualifications are defined as the greatest number of tariff points achieved by a successful applicant in one examination sitting. Tariff points can come from any A Level or BTEC qualifications.
For example, if AAAB at A-Level (184 points) is the best entry tariff achieved in one sitting across our new entrant population in the College of Science, then all students within that College who achieve 184 points will be awarded the Excellence Scholarship of £1,000.
Apply to the University of Lincoln through UCAS. You should have met the conditions of your offer and have made the University of Lincoln your firm choice institution, through UCAS, by 30 June 2018.
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The Foyer supported Housing Bursary is for students who enrol at the University who have come directly from living in a Foyer or other supported housing, where they have lived between the ages of 16 to 18. Each year the Foyer Federation inform the University of students who intend to enrol directly from living in a Foyer supported housing.
Undergraduate
Home/EU
These Bursaries are funded through the University of Lincoln Financial Assistance Fund. The total award per year is £1,000 which is paid in three termly instalments (subject to attendance checks). Students should apply each year.
There is a short application form which students should complete. Evidence will be needed to demonstrate when they lived in supported housing and any benefits received. Please note that you cannot be awarded both the Blackburn Bursary and Foyer/Supported Housing Bursary.
Please contact studentfundingteam@lincoln.ac.uk for an application form.
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The Ghana Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Ghana.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in February 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Ghana Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a Ghana Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For courses commencing in February 2018
Round 1: Monday 8th October 2018
Round 2: Monday 19th November 2018
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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To be eligible for the scholarship, students must hold a recognised Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent. Please note that this scholarship is not available for MPhil/PhD programmes.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For postgraduate programmes commencing in February and September 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Global Postgraduate Scholarships to suitably qualified international students (non-UK/EU).
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 which will be deducted from tuition fees during enrolment.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must hold a recognised Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent. Please note that this scholarship is not available for MPhil/PhD programmes.
You do not need to apply for this scholarship. You will automatically be considered for a Global Postgraduate Scholarship once you have submitted your course application.
For more information, please contact the International Office: international@lincoln.ac.uk
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The scholarship is available to self-funding international (non-UK/EU) students with overseas fee status entering the University of Lincoln at level 1 of an undergraduate degree course. Please note students progressing from the University of Lincoln International Study Centre are not eligible for this scholarship.
Undergraduate
Overseas
For 2019, the University of Lincoln is delighted to offer Global Undergraduate Scholarships to qualifying international students (non-UK/EU).
The scholarship is valued at £2,000 which will be deducted from the first year (level 1) of tuition fees.
Students must successfully meet the entry requirements for their intended undergraduate degree course at the University of Lincoln.
You do not need to apply for this scholarship. You will automatically be considered for a Global Undergraduate Scholarship once you have submitted your course application.
For more information, please contact the International Office: international@lincoln.ac.uk
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The Lincoln India Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across India.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer India Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete an International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For programmes commencing in February 2019
Round 1: Monday 8th October 2018
Round 2: Monday 19th November 2018
For programmes commencing in September 2019
Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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The University of Lincoln Indonesia Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Indonesia. For 2019, the scholarship is valued at £5,000.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in September 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Indonesia Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete an International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For programmes commencing in September 2019
Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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For self-funding international (non-UK/EU) students who have previously completed an undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research degree from the University of Lincoln.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
The International Alumni Scholarship is an award for international students (non-UK/EU) who have previously been awarded an undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research degree from the University of Lincoln and who intend to enrol on a new full-time course at the University of Lincoln in February or September 2019.
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 (deducted from tuition fees).
You must have successfully completed an undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research degree at the University of Lincoln and be a self-funding international (non-UK/EU) student.
You do not need to apply for this scholarship. You will automatically be considered for the International Alumni Scholarship once you have submitted your course application.
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This scholarship is available to international (non-UK/EU) students with overseas fee status who are directly entering year three of a University of Lincoln undergraduate degree course (top-up course)
Undergraduate
Overseas
The Top-up Scholarship is valued at £2,000 which will be deducted from tuition fees during enrolment.
Students must successfully meet the entry requirements for direct entry into year 3 of their intended undergraduate degree course at the University of Lincoln.
You do not need to apply for this scholarship. You will automatically be considered for an Undergraduate Top-up Scholarship once you have submitted your course application.
To find out more information about the International Top-up Scholarship, please contact the International Office: international@lincoln.ac.uk
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This scholarship is available to Home/EU students holding a University of Lincoln degree when enrolling on the Master of Architecture programme (MArch).
Postgraduate (Taught)
Home/EU
This Scholarship applies to students enrolling on the Master of Architecture (Part two) programme in academic year 2018/19.
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Students must successfully meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree course at the University of Lincoln.
There is no need to apply, eligible students will receive this scholarship upon enrolling for the Master of Architecture programme.
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Up to three Applied Sport Science Bursaries will be offered to exceptional students enrolling on MSc Sport Science for the 2018/19 academic year.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
Home/EU
The School of Sport and Exercise Science collaborates with local and national organisations and individuals, providing expert sport science support. The School is able to utilise their state-of-the-art Human Performance Centre and strength and conditioning facilities to deliver guidance in activities such as improving the performance of Olympic athletes and running educational workshops for local teams or schools..
Students are encouraged to become involved in the delivery of this support in order to gain the skills and experience that are crucial for successfully pursuing a career in applied sport science.
Due to the rapid expansion of the School’s external consultancy activities, the opportunity has arisen for selected MSc Sport Science students to receive a bursary whilst studying to build a diverse portfolio of applied work in various disciplines including sports psychology, physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, nutrition and performance analysis.
Bursary recipients will be invited to contribute to, and will have the potential to lead, the delivery of applied consultancy with external groups and laboratory support within the Human Performance Centre. The precise roles available will depend upon the recipient’s area(s) of expertise and the opportunities that arise during the academic year. In recent years specialised areas of sport have included kayaking, figure skating, triathlon, football, cycling, running, canoeing, golf, cricket, weightlifting and multisports.
£1,500, to be paid in three instalments over the course of the year. This bursary can be paid in addition to any other scholarships that the student receives.
Applications are now open. Please email a one-page cover letter and CV (maximum two pages) to Dr Sandy Willmott at swillmott@lincoln.ac.uk by the close of day on July 31st 2018. Short-listed candidates may be asked to attend a subsequent interview in person or via Skype.
If you have any questions about the bursary, or would like to know more about MSc Sport Science or the applied sport science activities being undertaken by the School of Sport and Exercise Science, please contact Dr Sandy Willmott at swillmott@lincoln.ac.uk or +44 (0)1522 886651.
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The Nigeria Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Nigeria.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in February 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Nigeria Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a Nigeria Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For courses commencing in February 2019
Round 1: Monday 8th October 2018
Round 2: Monday 19th November 2018
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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The University of Lincoln Pakistan Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Pakistan. For 2019, the scholarship is valued at £5,000.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in September 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Pakistan Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a Pakistan Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For courses commencing in September 2019
Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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The University of Lincoln is proud to be among more than 1,200 higher education institutions around the world who are part of the Santander Universities network. As a member, the University of Lincoln in conjunction with Santander Bank, are delighted to offer a range of funding for projects and initiatives including international scholarships, mobility awards and research grants.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
Home/EU
The University of Lincoln International Office is delighted to award four Santander International Scholarships to high achieving students from select countries. For 2019 entry, the scholarships are designed to reward applicants who demonstrate high standards of academic excellence alongside personal and extracurricular endeavour.
For programmes commencing in February and September 2019, scholarship applications are invited from high achieving students from the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ghana, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and the USA.
The Santander International Scholarship is valued at £5,000, which will be deducted from tuition fees during the first year of enrolment.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates with the highest academic qualifications / demonstration of personal and extracurricular endeavour.
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a Santander International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following dates:
For courses commencing in February 2019
Monday 19th November 2018
For courses commencing in September 2019
Friday 31st May 2019
Upon close of the scholarship deadline, a panel will meet to assess each scholarship application carefully and will endeavour to notify all candidates of a decision within 10 days of the application closing date.
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A sports scholarship for all undergraduate and postgraduate students has been established to support up to ten athletes in their pursuit of excellence. This scholarship is available for 2018/19 entrants.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate (Taught)
Postgraduate (Research)
Home/EU
Up to £1,000 each is available to ten individual applicants, per academic year, who meet the eligibility criteria.
Students must fulfil the normal academic requirements of their course, participate at a national or international level in a sport recognised by Sport England and be prepared to represent the University of Lincoln in a sporting and ambassadorial role.
Athletes who are eligible to apply and who may be entitled to bursary support must meet the following criteria:
For further information on the Sports Scholarship (MS Word), please email TGee@lincoln.ac.uk.
The deadline for applications for 2018 entrants is Friday 12th October 2018.
Application form: Sports Bursaries Application Form (MS Word)
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The Lincoln Thai Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Thailand.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Thai Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For courses commencing in February 2019
Round 1: Monday 8th October 2018
Round 2: Monday 19th November 2018
For courses commencing in September 2019
Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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This scholarship is available to the highest achieving international applicants (non-UK/EU) joining the University of Lincoln in 2019.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate (Taught)
Postgraduate (Research)
Overseas
The University of Lincoln are delighted to offer 50% Global Scholarships to international applicants who demonstrate the highest levels of excellence in academia, extracurricular and personal endeavour.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For courses commencing in February 2019
Round 1: Monday 8th October 2018
Round 2: Monday 19th November 2018
For courses commencing in September 2019
Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate the highest levels of excellence in academia, extracurricular and personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 450 word statement (across two questions) as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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The Lincoln Africa Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Africa.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Postgraduate (Research)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in September 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Lincoln Africa Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For courses commencing in September 2019
Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship recognises exceptional academic ability and commitment in new undergraduate students at the University of Lincoln. It is funded through a generous gift made by the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Mary Stuart.
Undergraduate
Home/EU
Entry is open to all students who are citizens of the UK.
2018 entry
£8,000 (+ £1,000 Excellence Scholarship)
A single overall winner will be selected from among all the University of Lincoln’s Excellence Scholarship winners for the year of entry. In combination with the Excellence Scholarship, the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship winner will receive a total of £9,000 over three years.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship will be awarded to a student selected by the Vice-Chancellor who, in the Vice-Chancellor's opinion, informed by the student’s UCAS personal statement and academic reference, most clearly evidences commitment to their subject discipline and shows the most impressive personal impact on their community.
Entry for this scholarship is automatic for all applicants who are UK citizens.
To be considered you must have applied to the University of Lincoln through UCAS. You should have met the conditions of your offer and have made the University of Lincoln your firm choice institution, through UCAS, by 30 June 2018.
Application Process
1. There is no separate application form. The student shall successfully apply through UCAS for admission onto any undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln in the year of admission and shall receive and firmly accept an academic offer of a place. If the offer is conditional, the student will need to fulfil the terms of his/her offer and have their place confirmed by 1st September in the year of entry.
2. The student must make the University of Lincoln their firm choice by 30th June 2018.
Value of Award
3. For Excellence Scholarship winners, subject to their being in attendance on 1st December of the relevant year and in good standing on their programme of study (both in engagement and academic performance), the following instalments shall be paid:
For the winner of the Vice- Chancellor’s Scholarship, the following additional instalments shall be paid:
4. The University reserves the right to withdraw these scholarships at any point and without notice.
5. Entry is open to citizens of the UK only.
6. The University reserves the right to withhold or withdraw payment subject to inappropriate behaviour in breach of the University’s regulations or these rules.
7. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement (see 8 , 9 and 10). The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship Award recipient must also demonstrate a commitment for their chosen subject and a personal impact on the community in their personal statement and academic reference.
8. The Excellence Scholarship award of £1,000 will be made to all new undergraduate entrants who attain the highest number of UCAS Tariff points from qualifications, the final assessments for which are taken in a single sitting (e.g. A Levels taken in Summer 2018). (Please see the UCAS Tariff tables for equivalencies).
9. Successful applicants must also meet all of the conditions of their offer of a place at the University of Lincoln and have successfully enrolled on an undergraduate programme no later than 24th September 2018 to be eligible for the Excellence Scholarship. The Registrar of the University of Lincoln will determine whether the application meets the criteria and can be considered for the Scholarship.
Selection Process
10. Applications are sorted by academic achievement and considered initially by staff in the Registry.
11. The UCAS applications forms for all students who achieve the required UCAS Tariff points to qualify for the Excellence Scholarship award of £1,000 will be passed to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mary Stuart, for the selection of the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship winner.
12. The Vice-Chancellor will make the final selection of the one overall Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship winner who will receive an additional £8,000 paid over three years. The Vice-Chancellor’s decision will be based on the stated criteria and will be final. No correspondence will be entered into.
13. Successful Scholarship winners will be expected to:
14. The University cannot and does not accept responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in the UCAS system resulting in applications lost, damaged or delayed outside of the University’s control.
15. Excellence Scholarship winners will be notified in writing or by telephone in October of 2018.
16. Students who are deferring entry for 2018 or beyond will not be eligible for the 2018 Scholarship.
17. Your application and any information submitted by you must be personal to and relate specifically to you.
18. Scholarships winners may be requested to take part in promotional activity and the University reserves the right to use the names of Scholarship award winners, their photographs and audio and/or visual recordings of them in publicity and marketing materials.
19. The Scholarship is exclusively for the student selected to receive it and is neither transferable nor exchangeable. It must be collected within three months of notification or will be forfeit.
20. By accepting the Scholarship, students agree to accept the full terms, conditions and rules of the Scholarship and agree to abide by the University rules and any requirements and/or proceedings issued by the University of Lincoln in regard to the Scholarship.
21. This Scholarship is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, UCAS.
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The University of Lincoln Scholarship is for UK students whose household income is less than £40,000/year.
Undergraduate
Home/EU
Students with a household income of less than £40,000 will be awarded a scholarship of £500 for each year (up to three years) of study. Each award of £500 will be paid in three instalments across the academic year, subject to satisfactory attendance.
Household income below £40,000.
Must be paying tuition fees of £9,250.
Students must not have previously completed university-level education. All support packages are subject to the University's usual entry terms and conditions.
You do not need to make an application for the University of Lincoln Scholarship. We use the assessment carried out by your funding authority in order to ascertain the household income levels which determine the amount of scholarship you are awarded. In order for us to see this data, when you apply for your student finance you and your sponsors must allow their information to be shared. If eligible, you will be notified of your scholarship amount and the payment dates in late October/early November 2018.
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This programme consists of full three-year PhD scholarships for citizens of Uruguay, which covers University fees and a subsistence bursary.
Postgraduate (Research)
Overseas
A new programme of scholarships to conduct PhD studies in Life Sciences has recently been agreed between the University of Lincoln and the Uruguay National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII - Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación). This programme consists of full three-year PhD scholarships for citizens of Uruguay only, which cover University fees and a subsistence bursary.
Within the Life Sciences, funding will be awarded to applicants working on the following areas of research (broadly defined – please contact potential supervisors in these fields to discuss projects in more details):
For additional information regarding this scholarship please contact:
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Email: DPincheiraDonoso@lincoln.ac.uk
Telephone +44(0)1522 835025
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The Lincoln Vietnam Scholarship is aimed at supporting high-achieving postgraduate students from across Vietnam.
Postgraduate (Taught)
Overseas
For programmes commencing in 2019, the University of Lincoln are delighted to offer Vietnam Scholarships to high achieving postgraduate applicants. For eligible students, scholarship payments take the form of a reduction in tuition fees and are valued at £5,000.
In order to apply for this scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:
In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates:
For courses commencing in February 2019
Round 1: Monday 8th October 2018
Round 2: Monday 19th November 2018
For courses commencing in September 2019
Round 1: Monday 11th February 2019
Round 2: Monday 15th April 2019
Round 3: Monday 1st July 2019
Please note that this scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate excellence in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
The University endeavours to notify all candidates of the outcome of their scholarship application within 10 days of the closing date.
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