Loughborough’s Inspiring Success programme is a celebration of the talent in east London.

Open to applicants to Loughborough University London Postgraduate programmes starting in September 2026 and January 2027 the Inspiring Success Scholarship offers a 100% tuition fee waiver to local unemployed or underemployed candidates. 

To be eligible for the scholarship you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Be a graduate with a minimum of a lower second class honours degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification recognised by Loughborough University. We will prioritise participants who have graduated at least 6 months prior to the start of the programme.
  • Be currently residing in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest.
  • Have previously taken GCSE or A level qualifications whilst residing in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest.
  • Be currently unemployed or underemployed, earning below £581.30 per week.
  • Be a current offer holder for a Loughborough University London masters degree programme that commences in either September 2026 or January 2027.

The deadline for applications is 31 July 2026.

Our application form covers applications for admission in September 2026 and January 2027.

Apply via our form

Applications for this scholarship will open on Wednesday 10 December 2025. Please revisit this webpage then for further details.

To register your interest in this scholarship, please complete the short form below.