Master's degree funding
There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans. Find out more below.
Scholarships of 20% may be available to eligible students who obtain a first class degree or international equivalence, and 10% to those who obtain an upper second class degree or international equivalence. Please check what is available with the school or department offering your programme at our Loughborough and London campuses.
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Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online
A web resource for prospective and current postgraduate students looking to fund their studies in the UK through grants from charities, trusts and foundations.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Variable
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Alumni Bursary
As a Loughborough graduate, you’ll receive our alumni bursary of up to 10% off the tuition fees for your master's programme.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: 10% off tuition fees
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Chevening Scholarships - Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
For talented graduates and young professionals who the FCO identify as the potential leaders of tomorrow to develop strong links with the UK and with each other in a global network.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Awards are open to students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to study a full-time master’s degree.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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Creating Better Futures Masters Scholarship for African Students
20% scholarship awarded as a tuition fee discount
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 20% scholarship awarded as a tuition fee discount
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Dean's Award for Enterprise scholarship
90% off tuition fees for self-funding full-time postgraduate taught students in London who are not in receipt of any other University award.
Campus: London
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: 90% off tuition fees
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Education for Sustainable Energy Development Scholarships
Open to students from countries on the list of official development aid recipients identified by the Development Co-operation Directorate of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Up to $21,000
Department: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Government Sponsored Students
International students may be able to get sponsorship from the government in their home country to study at postgraduate level.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Variable
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Hardship Support Fund
Available to all postgraduate students who experience unanticipated and serious financial difficulties.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Variable
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Harry James Riddleston Charity Loans
The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester offers interest-free loans of up to £10,000 to UK students living in Leicestershire or Rutland.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: Up to £10,000
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London Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme at our London campus, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: London
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
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Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship
The Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship will cover 100% of successful applicants' postgraduate taught course fees for one year.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees for one year
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Loughborough Sports Scholarship
To support the sporting and academic development of talented student athletes. The level of support varies by sport and performance level.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to £5,000
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Northern Ireland Government Loan
A loan of up to £5,500 for students ordinarily living in Northern Ireland undertaking a master's degree, postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma at any UK university.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: Up to £5,500
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Saïd Foundation Scholarships
The Saïd Foundation awards fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine who are looking to study for a master’s degree in the UK.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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School and department scholarships
Our Schools and departments offer a number of postgraduate scholarships to UK and international students who have applied for a taught programme.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Variable
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Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering department you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
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Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
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Business and Economics Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our School of Business and Economics you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 40% off tuition fees
Department: Business and Economics
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Chemical Engineering Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Department of Chemical Engineering you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Chemical Engineering
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Chemistry Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Chemistry department you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Chemistry
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Computer Science Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Department of Computer Science you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Computer Science
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Creative Arts Alumni Bursary
If you’re planning on studying one of our Creative Arts programmes and you're a graduate of Loughborough University, you may be eligible for a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 10% off tuition fees
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Design Alumni Bursary
If you’re planning on studying one of our Design programmes and you're a graduate of Loughborough University, you may be eligible for a bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 10% off tuition fees
Department: Design
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Geography and Environment Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a Geography and Environment taught programme you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Geography and Environment
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English Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to English, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
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Materials Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Materials department you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Materials
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Mathematical Sciences Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Mathematical Sciences department you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Mathematical Sciences
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Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Physics Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our Department of Physics you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
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Politics and International Studies Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a Politics and International Studies taught programme, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 20% off tuition fees
Department: International Relations, Politics and History
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Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Alumni Bursary
If you’re planning on studying a programme in our School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and you're a graduate of Loughborough, you may be eligible for an alumni bursary.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 10% off tuition fees
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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Scottish Government Postgraduate Loan
Combined tuition fee and living cost loans of up to £10,000 for students ordinarily living in Scotland looking to study a master's or postgraduate diploma that is not taught in Scotland.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: Up to £10,000
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Sir Thomas White Charity Loans
Sir Thomas White Loan Charity provides education loans up to the sum of £10,000 to postgraduate students who are resident in Leicestershire or Rutland.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: Up to £10,000
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UK Government Postgraduate Loan
Up to £11,836 in 2022-23 for UK and eligible EU students ordinarily resident in England looking to study a master's programme at a UK university.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: Up to £11,836 (2022-23)
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United States of America
For US students who wish to study in the UK, and UK students wishing to study in the US, there are a number of different finance options available to help fund your studies.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Variable
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British Marshall Scholarships
Awards are open to US citizens who are graduates of US universities, to undertake study in any subject leading to a degree at a UK university.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Variable
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US Federal Student Loans
Federal student loans help cover the cost of higher education at a four-year college or university, community college, or trade, career, or technical school.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Variable
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US-UK Fulbright Scholarships
The US-UK Fulbright Awards Programme offers opportunities for you to study, lecture, or pursue research in any academic field.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Variable
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Welsh Government Postgraduate Loan
Welsh students are able to apply for up to £18,025 (subject to regulations being made) towards the cost of postgraduate study at any UK university.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: Up to £18,025
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