Africa Scholarship

The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Africa.

September 2024 and January 2025 Entry 

Who is it for?

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 2024/25 academic year. 

Scholarship Amount

The Africa Scholarship is valued at £3,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount during the first year of their studies. 

Selection 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 (excluding Egypt). 
• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September 2024 or January 2025.
• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification that leads to postgraduate study) from a recognised institution, and have obtained a minimum of a 2:1 classification (or an equivalent).

Please visit your country webpage for more detail regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:1.

Additional Information

Further information regarding the awarding of international scholarships can be found within the University of Lincoln International Scholarship Terms and Conditions 2024-25.

Please note that University of Lincoln International Scholarships may be subject to change. The University of Lincoln reserves the right to amend the above scholarship provision without notice. For further information, please contact the International Office.