International Excellence Scholarship 2027 | Study in United Kingdom — Loughborough University
An automatic scholarship that needs no separate form is a welcome relief for an applicant already juggling UCAS deadlines, visa paperwork and accommodation searches all at once.
About the Scholarship
The International Excellence Scholarship rewards outstanding academic achievement among international undergraduate applicants to Loughborough University, with no separate application required. Any international tuition fee-paying applicant who selects Loughborough as their firm, first choice through UCAS or the OnCampus Loughborough Centre is automatically considered once their offer is processed. The award is worth up to three thousand pounds and applies across every year of a standard degree, though it does not extend to an optional placement or study abroad year.
Scholarship Benefits
- Up to three thousand pounds applied automatically to tuition fees
- Coverage across all years of a standard undergraduate degree
- No separate scholarship application form to complete
- Available on nearly every undergraduate course at Loughborough
- Confirmation given soon after your course offer is received
Eligibility Criteria
- Be an international tuition fee-paying applicant for September 2027 entry
- Select Loughborough as your firm, first choice university through UCAS or OnCampus Loughborough
- Achieve AAA at A-level or an equivalent qualification for most courses
- Achieve A*AA for a small number of specific courses, including several MEng programmes, MSci Natural Sciences and BSc Sport and Exercise Science
- Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree, excluding Foundation programmes
- Not require a separate scholarship application, since consideration is automatic
Fields of Study Covered
Nearly every undergraduate degree at Loughborough qualifies for this scholarship, with the specific exception of Foundation year programmes, giving applicants across engineering, sport science, business and the wider sciences a genuinely broad range of eligible courses.
Required Documents
- A standard UCAS or OnCampus Loughborough application with Loughborough as firm choice
- Final or predicted grades meeting the required AAA or A*AA threshold
- Confirmation of international tuition fee status
- No separate scholarship form, since the award is assessed automatically
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Apply to Loughborough through UCAS or the OnCampus Loughborough Centre for September 2027 entry
- Select Loughborough as your firm, first choice university
- Aim to achieve the AAA threshold, or A*AA for the small list of specific high-demand courses
- Wait for your course offer to be confirmed by Loughborough’s Admissions Office
- Receive automatic notification of your scholarship shortly after your offer communication
- Confirm your place and allow the award to be applied directly to your tuition account
Selection Process
There is no competitive panel review for this scholarship, since eligibility is determined automatically by checking each confirmed offer holder’s grades against the published AAA or A*AA threshold for their specific course.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
- Select Loughborough as your firm, first choice through UCAS, since this is a strict eligibility condition
- Aim clearly above the AAA threshold where possible, since there is no partial credit for a near miss
- Double check whether your specific course requires the higher A*AA threshold before assuming eligibility
- Keep your UCAS application accurate and complete to avoid any delay in offer processing
- Compare this with the Cardiff Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship if you are weighing multiple UK universities
- Look at Great Scholarships Ghana if your country is also eligible for that separate scheme at postgraduate level
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to submit a separate scholarship application?
No, eligible applicants are considered automatically once their course offer is confirmed, with no extra form required.
What grades do I need?
AAA at A-level or equivalent for most courses, rising to A*AA for a small number of specific high-demand courses.
Does the scholarship cover a placement year?
No, it applies to all years of a standard degree but does not extend to an optional placement or study abroad year.
Must Loughborough be my first choice?
Yes, only applicants who select Loughborough as their firm, first choice through UCAS or OnCampus Loughborough are eligible.
Is the scholarship available for postgraduate study?
No, this particular scholarship is for undergraduate applicants only.
When will I know if I have received the scholarship?
Successful applicants are typically informed soon after receiving their offer communication from the Admissions Office.
Can insurance choice applicants also qualify?
No, only applicants who select Loughborough as their firm, first choice are eligible, so an insurance choice placement would not trigger the scholarship.
Does the scholarship amount vary by course?
The published maximum is three thousand pounds across eligible courses, though applicants should confirm the exact figure for their specific programme on Loughborough’s scholarships page.