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Alumni Bursary
University ScholarshipLoughborough graduates and qualifying former exchange students can receive a tuition-fee reduction on eligible postgraduate taught study. The bursary is available across both campuses.
Eligibility
- Self-funded applicant
- Loughborough University degree graduate, qualifying Loughborough-validated degree graduate, or qualifying former exchange student
- eligible postgraduate taught programme
- combination with other awards only where specifically permitted.
How to Apply
- 1No separate application
- 2the bursary is applied automatically to eligible alumni/former students.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Arts and Music Scholarships
University ScholarshipThe annual arts and music scholarship scheme recognises and develops talent in music, creative writing, performing arts, visual arts and other art forms. The scholarships are extracurricular and are not tied to the student's academic subject.
Eligibility
- Current Loughborough student
- talent in an eligible art form
- scholarship is not linked to academic study and is not part of the university admissions process.
How to Apply
- 1Apply through LU Arts at the start of each academic year using the arts and music scholarship application process.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Athlete with a Disability Bursary
Open for 2026An annual cash bursary for eligible UK athletes with a disability who represent Loughborough University in BUCS para competition. [Eligibility note: United Kingdom; excluding Wales, Channel Islands and Isle of Man]
Eligibility
- UK national assessed as paying UK tuition fees
- offer from Loughborough by 30 June in the appropriate cycle
- registered on a full-time undergraduate degree at the start of 2026/27
- firm choice if incoming
- athlete with a disability representing Loughborough in BUCS para competition.
How to Apply
- 1Follow the University's Sports Bursaries process/application arrangements
- 2award is assessed after academic and sporting eligibility are confirmed.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Care Leaver's Scholarship
University ScholarshipA full-fee postgraduate scholarship for students who previously studied at Loughborough University and received the University's undergraduate Care Leavers' Bursary.
Eligibility
- Previously studied at Loughborough University and received the undergraduate Care Leavers' Bursary
- obtained a Loughborough degree
- self-funding postgraduate taught student.
How to Apply
- 1Contact Postgraduate Taught Admissions and provide evidence of having received the undergraduate Care Leavers' Bursary.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Care Leavers' Bursary
University ScholarshipA non-means-tested cash bursary for eligible UK undergraduate care leavers, paid for all years of study with an additional pre-placement grant. [Eligibility note: United Kingdom; excluding Channel Islands and Isle of Man]
Eligibility
- UK student
- in care of a local authority and/or Health & Social Care Trust for at least 13 weeks since age 14
- under 21 at the start of the course
- students subsequently adopted or subject to a Special Guardianship Order are not automatically eligible
- application must be made before the last day of the academic year for that year's funding.
How to Apply
- 1Complete the bursary application form and liaise with the Student Advice and Support Service.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Creating Better Futures Master's Scholarship for African Students
Open for 2026This scholarship provides a tuition-fee discount for self-funded African students undertaking eligible postgraduate taught study at Loughborough. The value varies by entry period. [Eligibility note: Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa]
Eligibility
- Hold an offer for an eligible full-time master's programme at Loughborough or London
- self-funded
- domiciled in Africa
- assessed as an international fee payer
- cannot receive more than one Loughborough University scholarship.
How to Apply
- 1No separate scholarship application
- 2eligible applicants are automatically considered.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Excellence Scholarships
Open for 2026Loughborough Excellence Scholarships offer tuition-fee reductions to high-achieving self-funded postgraduate taught applicants at the Loughborough and London campuses. Values depend on entry point and fee status.
Eligibility
- Eligible postgraduate taught programme at Loughborough or London
- specified exclusions include Creative Arts, Design, Sport Exercise and Health Sciences and the MBA
- self-funded
- normally first-class degree or international equivalent
- cannot receive another University award except the Alumni Bursary where permitted.
How to Apply
- 1No separate scholarship application
- 2automatic consideration from the programme application and final degree result.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Future Leaders Scholarship
Open for 2026The Future Leaders Scholarship gives a first-year tuition-fee discount to international students who demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to achieving extraordinary things. This row captures the postgraduate taught variant.
Eligibility
- International fee-paying student
- hold an offer for a postgraduate taught programme before applying
- latest study application date for consideration is 15 April 2026
- self-funded and able to cover remaining tuition and maintenance costs
- demonstrate leadership skills/experience and future plans.
How to Apply
- 1Apply using the University's Future Leaders Scholarship form after receiving an eligible offer.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Global Impact Scholarship
Open for 2026The Global Impact Scholarship covers full tuition fees for one year of postgraduate taught study beginning in September 2026. It targets high-calibre international applicants with leadership potential and commitment to sustainable change. [Eligibility note: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep, Congo, Rep., Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Arab Rep., Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. People's Rep, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Rep., Zambia, Zimbabwe]
Eligibility
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught course
- be domiciled in an eligible country
- exceptional academic achievement, normally a first-class honours degree or equivalent
- demonstrate commitment to contribution and sustainable change
- understand study costs and show ability/motivation to fund remaining costs
- submit programme application by 15 April 2026 for consideration before the scholarship deadline.
How to Apply
- 1Apply using the University's Global Impact Scholarship application form after receiving an eligible offer.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Hardship Fund
University ScholarshipThe University's Hardship Fund is a safety net for enrolled students who experience unforeseen financial difficulty after their studies have begun. Awards are assessed against expected financial provision and standardised living costs.
Eligibility
- Current enrolled student experiencing unforeseen financial difficulty after study has started
- applicants are expected to have made reasonable financial provision before beginning their studies
- fund cannot be applied for in advance of enrolment
- award depends on assessed financial shortfall and is not guaranteed.
How to Apply
- 1Contact the Student Advice and Support Service and follow the Hardship Fund application/assessment process.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
International Excellence Scholarships
University ScholarshipThese scholarships reward outstanding academic achievement among international undergraduate offer holders. The award applies to eligible years of study, excluding placement/study-abroad and resit/reassessment years.
Eligibility
- International tuition fee-paying offer holder
- all undergraduate degree courses except Foundation programmes
- select Loughborough as firm UCAS choice
- meet academic conditions in full in one sitting with no resits
- self-funded
- not receiving another University award or external sponsorship
- standard academic threshold AAA, with specified courses requiring A*AA.
How to Apply
- 1Automatic consideration based on the UCAS application
- 2no separate scholarship application.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary
Open for 2026This bursary gives a tuition-fee discount to high-performing international postgraduate student athletes who can add value to Loughborough performance programmes and compete in BUCS. It applies only to a chosen postgraduate taught programme.
Eligibility
- International/self-funding postgraduate student athlete
- competing at a high level
- able to add value to a Loughborough performance programme and compete in BUCS
- strong academic and sporting record
- official postgraduate application required
- applications without a postgraduate application number and confirmation of offer are not considered.
How to Apply
- 1Submit an official programme application and then apply for the bursary
- 2preferably hold a conditional offer before bursary application.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
London 10th Anniversary Award
Open for 2026A guaranteed tuition-fee award for international postgraduate taught students starting at Loughborough University London. It is available for September 2026 and January 2027 starts.
Eligibility
- International fee-paying student
- eligible postgraduate taught programme at Loughborough University London
- September 2026 or January 2027 start
- award cannot generally be combined with another University award except where the page specifically permits the Alumni Bursary.
How to Apply
- 1No separate application
- 2the award is automatically applied to eligible students.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
London Global Excellence Scholarship
Open for 2026A high-value tuition-fee scholarship for full-time postgraduate taught study at Loughborough University London. It is intended for applicants demonstrating disruptive thinking and commitment to positive change.
Eligibility
- Hold an offer for an eligible full-time postgraduate taught programme at Loughborough University London for September 2026
- demonstrate disruptive thinking and commitment to positive change aligned with the University's strategic themes
- scholarship is for London campus study.
How to Apply
- 1Apply using the University's scholarship application form after receiving an eligible offer.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Loughborough Bursary for Unpaid Placements (LBUP)
Open for 2026A bursary intended to help eligible UK undergraduates from low-income backgrounds access unpaid work-based placements. The undergraduate hub lists up to 45 awards and a maximum placement-year value. [Eligibility note: United Kingdom; excluding Channel Islands and Isle of Man]
Eligibility
- Current UK undergraduate undertaking an eligible unpaid placement
- undergraduate hub gives priority to verified household income up to £30,000 or Black African, Caribbean or South Asian heritage, while the linked current placement-finance page describes the scheme for low-income households below £25,000
- eligible students are identified and contacted.
How to Apply
- 1Eligible students are identified by the University and contacted at the start of September with further information
- 2follow the LBUP terms and conditions for the relevant year.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Loughborough Business School Scholarship
University ScholarshipThis scholarship provides a tuition-fee reduction for eligible postgraduate taught students in Loughborough Business School, excluding the MBA. Award value differs for UK and international students.
Eligibility
- Eligible postgraduate taught programme in Loughborough Business School, including full-time, part-time and distance learning MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert routes
- MBA excluded
- self-funded
- normally UK 2:1 degree or international equivalent
- cannot hold another University award except the Alumni Bursary.
How to Apply
- 1No separate scholarship application
- 2automatic consideration based on programme application and final degree result.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship
University ScholarshipThe scholarship covers the full tuition fee for one year of postgraduate taught study for outstanding applicants domiciled in Africa. Funding combines external donations and University support. [Eligibility note: Currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa]
Eligibility
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible postgraduate taught course
- currently domiciled in Africa
- exceptional academic achievement, normally a first-class honours degree or equivalent
- commitment to return home and make a significant contribution
- understand full costs of study and demonstrate motivation/ability to secure remaining funds.
How to Apply
- 1Apply using the Global Impact Scholarship application process
- 2one application is used for consideration for both the Development Trust Africa and Global Impact scholarships.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Loughborough Sports Scholarship
University ScholarshipThe sports scholarship supports talented student athletes combining postgraduate study with elite-level sport. Support varies by sport and performance level and includes direct financial and performance support.
Eligibility
- Student athlete in/eligible for Loughborough sporting performance programmes
- award level depends on sport and performance level
- postgraduate page covers Master's and research degrees.
How to Apply
- 1See the linked Loughborough Sport scholarship pages for current eligibility criteria and how to be considered.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Loughborough University Bursary
University ScholarshipA non-repayable means-tested bursary for eligible UK undergraduates to help with living and course costs. It also includes support for foundation year and integrated master's study and a placement start-up grant. [Eligibility note: Permanent resident in the United Kingdom, excluding Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, and eligible for a UK Government maintenance/living costs loan.]
Eligibility
- Permanent UK resident subject to stated exclusions
- eligible for UK Government maintenance/living costs loan
- household income up to £30,000
- applied for means-tested student support from Student Finance England or equivalent
- students already holding a first degree are ineligible except PGCE students.
How to Apply
- 1No separate University application
- 2apply to the relevant student finance agency and consent to data sharing with the University.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Loughborough University Sanctuary Scholarships
Open for 2026The Sanctuary Scholarships support students fleeing conflict or war in their home country. The postgraduate award covers full tuition fees for one postgraduate taught course for one year. [Eligibility note: Students whose home is in a region of conflict/war such that they or their family are in danger or may be forcibly displaced due to persecution; applicants/families at risk of imprisonment, injury, death or persecution; or students in the UK whose safety would be at much greater risk if they returned home.]
Eligibility
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible programme
- show exceptional academic achievement
- meet the conflict/persecution/safety conditions
- successful applicants must evidence funds for travel, living and maintenance costs.
How to Apply
- 1Apply using the University scholarship application form after receiving an eligible offer
- 2complete all parts of the form by the closing date.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Mature Athlete Bursary
Open for 2026An annual cash bursary for mature UK athletes representing Loughborough University in BUCS competition. [Eligibility note: United Kingdom; excluding Wales, Channel Islands and Isle of Man]
Eligibility
- UK national assessed as paying UK tuition fees
- offer from Loughborough by 30 June in the appropriate cycle
- registered on a full-time undergraduate degree at the start of 2026/27
- firm choice if incoming
- age 21 or over when commencing the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree or foundation year for the first time.
How to Apply
- 1Follow the University's Sports Bursaries process
- 2award is assessed after offer, enrolment and sporting eligibility are confirmed.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
Open for 2026A tuition-fee scholarship for self-funding candidates applying to Loughborough's Full-Time MBA. Eligible applicants are automatically considered from their programme application and final degree result.
Eligibility
- Apply for the Loughborough Full-Time MBA for October 2026
- self-funding
- minimum UK 2:2 degree or international equivalent
- minimum three years' managerial work experience
- cannot be combined with another University award.
How to Apply
- 1No separate scholarship application
- 2automatic consideration based on the MBA application and final degree result.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Opportunity Scholarship
Open for 2026A cash scholarship funded through donations from alumni and friends of Loughborough for eligible UK applicants, with priority linked to financial need and widening-participation criteria.
Eligibility
- New applicant to Loughborough
- receive an offer and select Loughborough as firm UCAS choice
- verified free school meal status
- maintenance-loan application with data-sharing consent
- AAB or above
- household income £20,000 or below for general applicants. Eligible LUDUS/Realising Opportunities participants are guaranteed an award if they meet the offer/firm-choice, maintenance-loan/data-sharing and household-income £30,000 or below conditions.
How to Apply
- 1No separate scholarship form is stated
- 2consideration uses UCAS and Student Loans Company information after eligibility and firm-choice requirements are met.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Performance Programme Bursary
Open for 2026An annual cash bursary for eligible UK athletes representing Loughborough in BUCS as part of a performance programme first-team squad. [Eligibility note: United Kingdom; excluding Wales, Channel Islands and Isle of Man]
Eligibility
- UK national assessed as paying UK tuition fees
- offer from Loughborough by 30 June in the appropriate cycle
- registered on a full-time undergraduate degree at the start of 2026/27
- firm choice if incoming
- household income below £30,000
- represent Loughborough in BUCS as part of a performance programme first-team squad
- sponsor financial-data consent required.
How to Apply
- 1No separate University application
- 2apply to the relevant student finance agency and allow data sharing
- 3eligibility assessed in November/December.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Qatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship
Open for 2026This scholarship recognises outstanding academic and leadership potential among Qatari nationals applying for postgraduate taught programmes at Loughborough. It covers full tuition fees.
Eligibility
- Qatari nationals only
- applicant to a postgraduate taught programme in any discipline
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer by 15 April 2026
- not compatible with other full scholarships.
How to Apply
- 1Complete the scholarship application form by 6 May 2026, select this scholarship and submit four short essay responses on leadership, community contribution, course impact and future positive change.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Sport Scholarships
University ScholarshipLoughborough sport scholarships support talented undergraduate student athletes through direct financial assistance and performance services. The level of financial support depends on sport and performance level.
Eligibility
- Talented student athlete eligible for Loughborough sporting performance support
- the hub describes recipients as competing to at least junior international level
- support depends on sport and performance level.
How to Apply
- 1Use the linked Loughborough Sport scholarship information to review sport-specific eligibility and consideration arrangements.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Student Experience Access and Participation Support Fund
University ScholarshipThis fund provides annual support to eligible current undergraduates who are identified as being at risk of inequality of opportunity. Funding may support activities and costs that enhance the student's university experience.
Eligibility
- Study an undergraduate degree or integrated master's
- permanent UK resident
- fulfil at least one additional listed criterion such as Black/Asian/ethnic minority background, household income £30,000 or under with Loughborough Bursary/Opportunity Scholarship, disability, mature student, commuter, estranged/care experienced/carer, or student parent with childcare responsibilities.
How to Apply
- 1Contact the Head of Student Futures to confirm eligibility and apply using the University application form.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Virendra Kumar Dhall Scholarship for Sporting Excellence
University ScholarshipThis donor-supported scholarship helps Indian athletes at Loughborough who compete internationally or are on track to represent India. The award supports essential costs associated with training and high-level competition.
Eligibility
- Indian student at Loughborough
- competing at international level or on track to represent India in their sport
- source states eligibility across undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD study, part-time or full-time.
How to Apply
- 1No separate application
- 2potential recipients are identified by Loughborough coaching teams during the admissions cycle.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Women in Science Bursary
Open for 2026A School of Science bursary supporting women applicants pursuing undergraduate study in specified science, mathematics and computing programmes. Awards are payable annually subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Eligibility
- Woman applicant for 2026 entry to Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Natural Sciences
- maintain satisfactory academic progression with an overall 2:1 or above each year
- selection considers a circa 500-word statement and entry qualifications, with priority for applicants from underrepresented groups.
How to Apply
- 1Apply through the University's online form and submit the required approximately 500-word statement.
Application opens on Loughborough University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
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