University of Lincoln Africa Scholarship 2026

If you're an ambitious student from Africa seeking to elevate your education in the UK, the University of Lincoln Africa Scholarship for the 2026 academic year is now open and ready to support your journey. Designed to help postgraduate taught students access world-class learning, this award brings both opportunity and financial relief. Here's everything you need to know.

🎓 Africa Scholarship Summary

• Location: University of Lincoln, Lincoln, United Kingdom

• Study Level: Postgraduate (Taught)

• Target Group: Nationals of African countries (excluding Egypt) or permanent residents of Africa

• Field of Study: Any full-time postgraduate taught programme

• Value & Coverage:

  • £5,000 tuition fee discount – for applicants with a Bachelor’s equivalent to a UK 2:1 classification, or a Pre-Master’s/Master’s equivalent with comparable results

  • £4,000 tuition fee discount – for applicants with a Bachelor’s equivalent to a UK 2:2 classification, or Pre-Master’s/Master’s equivalent with comparable results

• Award Duration: Applied as a tuition fee reduction in the first year only

• Application Deadline: Rolling, aligned with entry terms (September 2026 / January 2027); no separate scholarship application required

• Intake Periods: September 2026 and January 2027 entry

• Eligible To: Nationals or permanent residents of Africa (excluding Egypt), holding a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme starting in the specified entry periods

  
  

🌐 Scholarship Overview

The Africa Scholarship is automatically awarded—no separate application is needed. Students who meet eligibility and entry criteria will receive the tuition discount in their first year of study. If you begin with a Pre-Master’s programme, the scholarship applies when you enter your main postgraduate course.

🎁 Benefits of the Scholarship

• Substantial Tuition Fee Reduction: A generous £4,000–£5,000 reduction helps make postgraduate study more affordable

• Automatic Consideration: No additional application—meet requirements and receive the award

• Incentivizes Academic Excellence: Higher awards for stronger academic records

• Combined Discounts: Eligible students may also receive an Advance Full Payment Discount or Early Payment Discount (worth £1,000–£1,500) alongside the scholarship

  
  

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a national or permanent resident of Africa (Egypt is excluded; see separate Egypt Scholarship)

• Must hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme starting September 2026 or January 2027

• Academic Requirements:

  • For £5,000 award: Bachelor’s equivalent to UK 2:1 OR Pre-Master’s/Master’s equivalent with comparable results

  • For £4,000 award: Bachelor’s equivalent to UK 2:2 OR Pre-Master’s/Master’s equivalent with comparable results

• If starting with a Pre-Master’s, scholarship applies upon progression to main programme

📝 Application Procedure

• No separate scholarship application is needed

• Apply to the University of Lincoln for your chosen full-time postgraduate taught programme beginning in September 2026 or January 2027

• If eligible, the scholarship is automatically applied to your first-year tuition fees

• Potential Additional Discounts: If eligible, apply for the Advance Full Payment Discount or Early Payment Discount through the university's admissions portal or contact the International Office

  
  

💡 Extra Insights & Tips

• Always refer to your country-specific entry requirements to confirm if your qualification translates to a UK 2:1 or 2:2 equivalent

• The university reserves the right to change scholarship provisions, so keep updated via the official site

• For additional assistance, including payment discounts or eligibility verification, be sure to contact the University of Lincoln's International Office

  
  

🔗 Official Link

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