Loughborough University Graduate School International Scholarships

New information for 2009/2010

Over 100 scholarships will be available in 2009/2010 to new self-financing full-time international students who are permanently resident in a country outside the European Union (EU).

These scholarships will be to the value of 25% of the programme tuition fee and that value will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.

The Loughborough University Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and potential. Each scholarship will be of 1 year's duration.
Application Process for Postgraduate Taught applicants

Applicants with exceptional qualifications may be offered a scholarship with their offer of a place.

Applicants to the following Departments will AUTOMATICALLY be considered for a scholarship - provided the initial application is complete and contains all the relevant information (degree transcripts, references etc.). For these Departments there is no separate scholarship application process.

* Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering - MSc Advanced Methods in Aeronautical Engineering
* Business School
* Chemistry
* Civil and Building Engineering
* Computing Science
* Economics
* Electrical and Electronic Engineering
* Geography
* Human Sciences
* Information Science
* Materials
* School of Mathematics
* Politics, International Relations and European Studies
* Sport and Exercise Sciences

For all other Departments list below, students are invited to apply for a scholarship after an offer of a place has been made.

* Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering - MSc Automotive Systems Engineering
* Design and Technology
* Social Sciences
* Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

The application form can be downloaded below, and should be returned (by post, fax or email) to:

International Office
Academic Registry
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
UK
Fax: +44 (0)1509 223971
Email: international-office@lboro.ac.uk

NOTE THAT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THE APPLICANT IS HOLDING AN OFFER OR A PLACE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION (THIS OFFER MAY BE CONDITIONAL OR UNCONDITIONAL).

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR OFFER LETTER.

* Scholarship Application Form 2009/2010
* Scholarship Information 2009/2010

The final closing date for applications is 30th June 2009, though applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.

All those applying using the scholarship application form will be notified of the outcome of their application by email by the end June at the latest.

Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full.
Selection criteria: What is outstanding academic achievement and potential?

Different Departments will have varying criteria for awarding Scholarships, however, in general we will be looking for students who have the equivalent of a UK First Class honours degree, or a very high 2:1 OR who have sufficient grades to demonstrate the potential to achieve this level. The precise grades vary from country to country, but the following is intended for general guidance:

* CGPA (cumulative grade point average) – Many countries around the world have a CGPA system scored out of 4.0. In such cases students with CGPA of over 3.3 would be encouraged to apply. Other countries (such as Nigeria and Saudi Arabia) have GPA out of 5.0. In such cases students with a GPA of 4.3 or above would be encouraged to apply.
* Percentages – The system for percentages varies greatly across the world. In Ghana around 68% would be considered excellent, whereas in China closer to 85% would be required to be regarded as a top grade. In India grades of above 75% would normally be required (and certainly a 1st Class with Distinction) – but this will vary from institution to institution. In Pakistan again over 75% would typically be required. If you are in any doubt as to whether your grades would be regarded as outstanding, please contact the International Office.
* Personal Statement / Work experience – The award may also be made to students who show outstanding achievement or potential in other areas. The personal statement is the opportunity to show that you have an exceptional background of achievement in other areas such as work or voluntary activities and for you to show that you have the potential to make an exceptional contribution to the University, and to society after you graduate.

Deferring your place

If an applicant finds it necessary to defer his or her application to the next academic year, then the scholarship award will not automatically be deferred. Applicants will need to apply again under the following year's scholarship scheme.
Further Information

For further details about these awards, please contact the International Office.