The University of Lincoln Africa Scholarship is designed for one purpose: to make postgraduate study in the United Kingdom more affordable for talented students from across Africa. Rather than asking you to fill out a separate scholarship form, Lincoln applies the award as a tuition fee discount once you hold an offer for an eligible programme.
The funding comes from the University of Lincoln itself. It is open to nationals or permanent residents of any African country, with the single exception of Egypt, which runs its own scheme. The discount is worth either £4,000 or £5,000, depending on your academic results, and it applies to your first year of full-time postgraduate taught study.
For African applicants weighing the cost of an international Master’s, this is a meaningful saving that can be stacked with other payment discounts the university offers — without any extra paperwork beyond your course application.
Scholarship benefits
- A tuition fee discount of £5,000 for students whose Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a UK 2:1 classification, or who hold a Pre-Master’s / postgraduate qualification with strong results.
- A tuition fee discount of £4,000 for students whose Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a UK 2:2 classification, or comparable Pre-Master’s / postgraduate results.
- The discount is applied in the first year of study.
- Eligible students may also access an Advance Full Payment Discount (£1,000–£1,500) and an Early Payment Discount (£1,000).
- Students enrolling in a Pre-Master’s receive the award when they progress to their main postgraduate programme.
Eligibility checklist
✔ You are a national of, or hold permanent residency in, an African country (Egypt is excluded as it has a separate scheme).
✔ You hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at the University of Lincoln.
✔ Your programme starts in September 2026 or January 2027.
✔ You meet the academic threshold — a degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 or 2:2, or a Pre-Master’s / postgraduate qualification with strong or comparable results.
✔ Your chosen programme is a postgraduate taught course (all such programmes at Lincoln are eligible).
Application tips for African students
- Focus your energy on the course application itself — because the scholarship is automatic, securing a strong offer is what unlocks the discount.
- Check the English-language requirement for your chosen Lincoln programme early, and book IELTS or TOEFL in good time so your scores are ready when you apply.
- Get your academic transcripts and degree certificates certified, and arrange official English translations if your documents are in another language.
- Aim for the higher academic band where you can — the difference between a 2:2 and 2:1 equivalent is £1,000 in your favour, so present your results clearly and accurately.
- Prepare your proof of funds and start your UK student visa process as soon as you receive an offer, since visa appointments can take time in many African countries.
- Ask about combining the Africa Scholarship with the Advance Full Payment or Early Payment discounts to maximise your savings.
- Apply for your programme well ahead of your intended entry date rather than waiting until the last minute.
How to apply
There is no separate scholarship application. Simply apply for an eligible full-time postgraduate taught programme at the University of Lincoln, and if you meet the criteria and hold an offer for one of the listed intakes, you will be considered automatically. Confirm the full details and eligible programmes on the official page: University of Lincoln Africa Scholarship.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Africa Scholarship?
Students who are nationals or permanent residents of any African country — except Egypt, which has its own scheme — and who hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at Lincoln.
How much is the award worth?
It is a tuition fee discount of either £5,000 (for a UK 2:1 equivalent) or £4,000 (for a UK 2:2 equivalent), applied in the first year of study. Additional payment discounts may also be available.
Is there a separate application or deadline?
No. The scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students once they hold an offer, so there is no separate scholarship deadline or form.
Which programmes and intakes are covered?
All postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Lincoln qualify for entry in September 2026 or January 2027.
Does the scholarship cover living costs?
No. It is a tuition fee discount only and applies to your first year of study; it does not include living allowances or travel.