ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible to receive the Africa Scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Africa.

Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September 2026 or January 2027.

A £5,000 scholarship will automatically be awarded to students who have:

Completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution and have obtained at least the equivalent of a 2:1 classification or
b) Completed a Pre-Master’s degree, or a qualification equivalent to a UK Master’s degree, with a comparable classification as determined by the University

A £4,000 scholarship will automatically be awarded to students who have:

Completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution and have obtained at least the equivalent of a 2:2 classification or
b) Completed a Pre-Master’s degree, or a qualification equivalent to a UK Master’s degree, with a comparable classification as determined by the University

Please visit your country webpage for more detail regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:1 or 2:2.

Students joining a Pre-Master’s programme will be entitled to receive the scholarship when they move onto their main programme. 

If you’re eligible to receive the Africa Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 Early Payment Discount. To find out more information about eligibility criteria, please visit our webpage.

Further information regarding the awarding of international scholarships can be found within the University of Lincoln International Scholarship Terms and Conditions:

September 2026 and January 2027 Entry

Please note that the University of Lincoln International Scholarships may be subject to change. The University of Lincoln reserves the right to amend the above scholarship provision without notice. Terms and Conditions for 2026-2027

For further information, please contact the International Office.

BENEFIT:

The Africa Scholarship is valued at £4,000 – £5,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount during the first year of their studies.