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 about the options below.
Featured scholarships
All funding opportunities
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Alumni Bursary
As a Loughborough graduate, you’ll receive our alumni bursary of 10% off the tuition fees for your master's programme starting in September 2026 or January 2027.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: 10% off tuition fees
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Alumni discount
As a Loughborough graduate, you’ll receive our alumni discount on the tuition fees for your master's programme starting in September 2027.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to £3,000 off tuition fees
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Care Leaver's Scholarship
We are delighted to offer a full-fee scholarship to students who previously studied at Loughborough University and were in receipt of an undergraduate Care Leavers’ Bursary.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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Chevening Partnership Scholarships
Loughborough University is offering 1 fully funded Chevening Partnership Scholarship for the 2027/28 academic year.
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 Master's Scholarship for African Students
Scholarship awarded as a tuition fee discount to African students.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: £6,000 off tuition fees
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Excellence Scholarships
If you’re planning on studying a master's programme at our Loughborough and London campus, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Variable
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Future Leaders Scholarship
International students are invited to apply for a £10,000 tuition fee discount by demonstrating their leadership potential.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: £10,000 off tuition fees
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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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Loughborough University - GREAT Scholarships
£10,000 awarded in the form of a partial fee waiver for eligible students from particular countries.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: £10,000 awarded in the form of a partial fee waiver
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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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Inspiring Success Scholarship
Awards are open to graduates specifically from East London to study a master's programme on our London campus.
Campus: London
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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London 10th Anniversary Award
The London 10th Anniversary award is a guaranteed £5,000 scholarship for all international students starting in September 2026 or January 2027 at our London campus.
Campus: London
Eligibility: International students
Discount: £5,000 off tuition fees
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London Scholarships
The Loughborough University London Scholarship is designed to reward high-achieving students in pursuing a Master's degree at our London campus.
Campus: London
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to £3,000 off tuition fees
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Loughborough Business School Scholarship
If you’re planning on studying a master's programme in our Loughborough Business School, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to £3,000 off tuition fees
Department: Business and Economics
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Loughborough Computer Studies Award
If you’re planning on studying a computing programme starting in September 2027, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to £3,000 off tuition fees
Department: Computer Science
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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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Loughborough University Sanctuary Scholarships
Sanctuary Scholarships have been set up to support students fleeing conflict or war in their home country.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% tuition fee discount
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Loughborough-Ferguson Trust African Scholarship
The Loughborough-Ferguson Trust African Scholarship provides a 100% tuition fee discount and living expenses to exceptional students currently living in Africa.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees for one year
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MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
If you’re planning on studying an MBA master's programme which belongs to Loughborough Business School you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: 50% off tuition fees
Department: Business and Economics
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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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Postgrad Solutions Bursary
Five bursaries worth £2,000 each towards your postgraduate studies for the 2026/27 academic year.
Campus: London
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: £2,000
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Santander Brighter Futures Grant
£1,000 grants are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students to put towards the cost of studying, from study resources to accommodation and bills.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: £1,000 grant
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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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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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Sky Sports Scholarship
The Sky Strategic Leadership MSc Scholarship offers 50% off tuition fees for the Strategic Leadership MSc.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: 50% off tuition fees for the Strategic Leadership MSc
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UK Government Postgraduate Loan
Up to £12,858 in 2025-26 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 £12,858 (2025-26)
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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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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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