USA Scholarship

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

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln’s USA Scholarship is designed to help students from across the USA to access postgraduate level study at the University of Lincoln. The USA Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years. 

Scholarship Amount

The USA 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. 

September 2024 and January 2025 Entry

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, the USA.
• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September 2024 or January 2025.
• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification that leads to postgraduate study) from a recognised institution, and have obtained a minimum of a 2:1 classification (or an equivalent).

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

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

September 2025 and January 2026 Entry 

Selection Criteria

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

• Be a national of, or have permanent residence in, the USA
• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September 2025 or January 2026.
• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution, and have obtained at least the equivalent of a 2:1 classification or 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.

Additional Information

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

Scholarship Terms and Conditions 2024-25

Scholarship Terms and Conditions 2025-26

Please note that 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.

For further information, please contact the International Office.