The University of Lincoln's Africa Scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for African students to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom (UK). This project provides considerable financial assistance to postgraduate taught students from throughout the African continent, allowing them to pursue a world-class education at Lincoln University.

An overview of the Africa Scholarship program

The Africa Scholarship is intended for excellent individuals who want to begin their postgraduate studies at Lincoln University. Eligible candidates for the January 2025 intake will receive a £3,000 grant to help with their first year of study tuition fees.

Who is eligible to apply?

The Africa Scholarship at the University of Lincoln is intended for students who are:

• Nationals or permanent residents from any African country (except Egypt).
• Having been offered a spot in the University of Lincoln's full-time postgraduate teaching program, either conditionally or unconditionally, with a start date of January 20, 2025.
• Scholarly Achievers: Candidates must have at least a 2:1 classification (or its equivalent) and a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university. It is advised that students visit the homepage particular to their nation for information regarding requirements, as certain countries may have different ones.

How does it work?

For the scholarship, students do not need to submit separate applications. They will be immediately considered for the Africa Scholarship if they submit an application for admission to Lincoln University and are awarded an offer of admission. In the first year, the scholarship will be applied as a £3,000 tuition fee discount.

January 2026: Acceptance In the future, the scholarship amount rises for individuals hoping to enroll at Lincoln University in the September 2025 or January 2026 intakes:

• £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.

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