Scholarships at University of Lincoln

The University of Lincoln are proud to support the Chevening Scholars programme, the UK Government's international scholarship scheme aimed at developing global leaders.

What are Chevening Scholarships?

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world.

Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

The Global Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to help international students to access undergraduate level study at the University of Lincoln.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln is delighted to offer Global Undergraduate Scholarships to suitably qualified international applicants for undergraduate programmes commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

Scholarship Amount

The Global Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of the Undergraduate Programme at the University of Lincoln. 

Selection Criteria

Students must successfully meet the entry requirements for their intended Undergraduate Programme at the University of Lincoln.

In addition to meeting the above criteria, prospective students must have applied to the University of Lincoln prior to the relevant deadline outlined below.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 June 2023

The International Alumni Scholarship is designed to support University of Lincoln graduates to pursue further studies at the University of Lincoln.

Who is it for?

The International Alumni Scholarship will be awarded to international students who have previously completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at the University of Lincoln, or at an approved provider overseas

Scholarship Amount

The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount.

Selection Criteria

International Alumni Scholarships will automatically be awarded to eligible international students who have successfully completed an undergraduate programme, postgraduate taught programme or postgraduate research programme at the University of Lincoln, or at an approved provider overseas.

In order to be eligible for the International Alumni Scholarship, students must be in receipt of a Bachelor’s degree from either the University of Lincoln, or an approved provider overseas, with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is designed to help international students to access postgraduate taught level study at the University of Lincoln.

Who Is It For?

The University of Lincoln is delighted to offer Global Postgraduate Scholarships to suitably qualified international applicants for postgraduate programmes commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

Scholarship Amount

The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies. 

Selection Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

• A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

• A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

The University of Lincoln’s India Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across India.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s India Scholarship is designed to help students from across India to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The India Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in 2023/24.

Scholarship Amount

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

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, India. 

• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 May 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

The University of Lincoln’s Pakistan Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Pakistan.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s Pakistan Scholarship is designed to help students from across Pakistan to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Pakistan Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in 2023/24.

Scholarship Amount

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

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Pakistan. 

• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 May 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Africa.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s Africa Scholarship is designed to help students from across Africa to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Africa Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in 2023/24. 

Scholarship Amount

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

Selection Criteria

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/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 May 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

The University of Lincoln’s Egypt Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Egypt.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s Egypt Scholarship is designed to help students from across Egypt to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Egypt Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in 2023/24. 

Scholarship Amount

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

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Egypt. 

• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 May 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

The University of Lincoln’s Turkey Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Turkey.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s Turkey Scholarship is designed to help students from across Turkey to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Turkey Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

Scholarship Amount

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

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Turkey. 

• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 May 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

The University of Lincoln’s Vietnam Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Vietnam.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s Vietnam Scholarship is designed to help students from across Vietnam to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Vietnam Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in 2023/24. 

Scholarship Amount

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

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Vietnam.

• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 May 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

The University of Lincoln’s Bangladesh Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Bangladesh.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s Bangladesh Scholarship is designed to help students from across Bangladesh to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Bangladesh Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in 2023/24. 

Scholarship Amount

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

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Bangladesh. 

• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 May 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

The University of Lincoln’s Thailand Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Thailand.

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s Thailand Scholarship is designed to help students from across Thailand to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The Thailand Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in 2023/24. 

Scholarship Amount

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

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, Thailand.

• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Monday 1 May 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

The University of Lincoln Developing Futures Scholarship is designed to help support students from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Cyprus.

Who is it for?

The Lincoln Developing Futures Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of an undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024. This scholarship is designed to help students who are a national of, or have permanent residence in, one of the following countries:

Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Cyprus.

Scholarship Amount:

The Lincoln Developing Futures Scholarship is valued at £5,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, one of the following countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, or Cyprus.

• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024.

• Students intending to join a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme must have been awarded, or be expected to receive, one of the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent.

  • A Pre-Masters qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:2.

  • A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For programmes commencing in September/October 2023:

Friday 1 June 2023

For programmes commencing in January/February 2024:

Friday 1 December 2023

Global industry leader Siemens Energy offers a number of internship opportunities and bursaries to full-time Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering BEng and MEng students at the University of Lincoln.

Students who successfully complete Level 5 (the second year) of their degree programme can apply for a year-long paid internship with Siemens Energy, which would take place before their final year of study. A limited number of internships are available each year and places are allocated competitively.

Level 6 scholarships (or Level 6 and Level 7 for MEng students) may be awarded to high-achieving students completing the internship programme. The financial package would consist of a payment each term throughout the duration of the bursary paid in three instalments.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must be enrolled on the Student Information System on a full-time BEng or MEng University of Lincoln course for the current academic year.

• Students must have successfully completed level 5 of the BEng or MEng.

• Eligibility to the internship has been approved by Siemens Energy.

• Attendance whilst at University must not fall below 90 percent per term as recorded on the University’s attendance management system.

• Academic work must not fall below 2:2 level.

• Students who leave voluntarily from the business within a two year period must repay the scholarship on a pro-rata basis.

• Students who voluntarily choose not to accept a position on graduation must repay the scholarship.

The Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship is designed to recognise the achievements and potential of international students joining the University of Lincoln in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024. 

Who is it for?

The Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship is designed to recognise achievements and future potential. The scholarship has been established to recognise international applicants who can demonstrate the highest levels of academic, personal or extracurricular endeavour. The Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

Eligibility

The Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship is competitive. In order to apply for the scholarship, students must have an unconditional offer from the University of Lincoln for an undergraduate programme, or postgraduate taught programme, commencing in September/October 2023 or January/February 2024. Please note that this scholarship is not available to students with home fee status.

In order to be eligible to apply for the Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship, students must meet the English language requirements for their intended degree programme.

Students intending to join an undergraduate programme must be in receipt of one of the following qualifications before applying for the Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship:

• 120 UCAS tariff points or above.

• 30 International Baccalaureate (IB) points or above.

• Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation Year or International Year One Programme with a minimum grade of 60% or above.

Students intending to join a postgraduate taught programme must be in receipt of one of the following qualifications before applying for the Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a minimum grade of 2:1 or equivalent.

• A pre-Master's qualification from a recognised institution with a grade comparable to a 2:1.

• A Master’s degree from a recognised institution with a merit grade or equivalent.

For a programme of study commencing in September/October 2023:

• Round 1: Friday 10 March 2023

• Round 2: Friday 9 June 2023

• Round 3: Friday 4 August 2023

For a programme of study commencing in January/February 2024:

• Round 1: Friday 6 October 2023

• Round 2: Friday 10 Novembver 2023