Inspiring Success: career guidance and support for east London graduates

About the programme

Now in its tenth year, Inspiring Success has supported over 100 unemployed or under-employed graduates from across east London.  It has already seen forty-five individuals graduate with postgraduate qualifications from Loughborough University London. The Inspiring Success programme was founded in partnership with the London Legacy Development Corporation. It has most recently been supported by kind donations from alumni, local foundations and businesses. 

The Inspiring Success Scholarship offers 100% off the full cost of tuition fees for selected unemployed and underemployed graduates, who obtained GCSE or A-level (or equivalent) qualifications from Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham or Waltham Forest. 

Applicants must meet the following criteria:  

• Be a graduate with a minimum of a lower second class honours degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification recognised by Loughborough University. We will prioritise participants who have graduated at least 6 months prior to the start of the programme. 
• Be currently residing in, and have previously taken GCSE or A level qualifications whilst residing in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest 
• Be currently unemployed or underemployed, earning below £580.30 per week 
• Be willing to become ambassadors of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and actively give back to the local community 

To be considered for this scholarship, students must complete the Inspiring Success scholarship application form. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and potential.  They will outline how they wish to develop their local community on completion of their degree.  

• Award value: 100% off the full cost of tuition fees 
• Eligible programmes:  All taught master's programmes 
• Scholarship application required?: Yes 
• Closing date:  July 31 2024

See our case studies for what our Inspiring Success and other Loughborough University London graduates are up to now. 

 I am exceedingly grateful for the opportunities presented to me because of partaking in the Inspiring Success programme. I must urge all local graduates to apply – it is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Clayton Thomas

To apply for the scholarship, you must have applied for your preferred master's programme and must be in receipt of an offer. To find out more about the scholarship and to submit an application for a master's programme, please visit our  how to apply page. 

If I hadn’t been awarded the scholarship, a master’s degree from one of the UK’s top universities would never have been an option for me. Thanks to the scholarship, I can continue my studies and have the very best chance of achieving the career I have always wanted.

Shanite Harris

Inspiring Success Employability Workshops 

To support potential applicants to our Inspiring Success Scholarship we are offering those applying the chance to additionally join our Inspiring Success employability workshops.  

Our employability workshops have been developed to give applicants a taste of what it is like to study at Loughborough University London.  The five evening sessions offer a chance to focus on your future, develop your CV and online profile and meet local employers.

The workshops are all delivered in a supportive and inclusive environment giving you the chance to explore and develop at your own pace.

Spaces are limited, so apply now.   

The sessions have all been really insightful. The interviews were tough but great. The programme has really boosted my self-confidence and given me the energy to want more. I am excited about the potential to study at Loughborough University London – thank you to all who put the programme together. 

Shah Rahman 

I saw a golden opportunity through a Newham Workplace event about studying at Loughborough University London. Winning the Inspiring Success Scholarship has enabled me to develop my knowledge of diplomacy, international relations and politics, which are my main passions in life. 

Paul Ntulila - Inspiring Success Graduate

Inspiring Success: how to apply 

The Inspiring Success initiative has already supported over 100 local people to identify their strengths, reflect on their experiences and clarify the steps needed to reach their personal career goals. To find out if you could be one of our next Inspiring Success Scholarship awardees, read our eligibility and application details below. 

Eligibility

The Inspiring Success Scholarship offers 100% off the full cost of tuition fees for selected east London unemployed and underemployed graduates. 

Students must meet the following criteria: 

• Be a graduate with a minimum of a lower second class honours degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification recognised by Loughborough University. We will prioritise participants who have graduated at least 6 months prior to the start of the programme 
• Be currently residing in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest 
• Have previously taken GCSE or A level qualifications whilst residing in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest 
• Be currently unemployed or underemployed, earning below £580.30 per week 
• Be willing to become ambassadors of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and actively give back to the local community  

Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and potential.  They will outline how they wish to develop their local community on completion of their degree.  

• Award value: 100% off the full cost of tuition fees 
• Eligible programmes: All full-time taught masters programmes 
• Application Deadline: July 31st 2024

How to apply 

Please use our application for 2024 scholarship applications.