About
The University of Leeds is a world-leading research university ranked in the top 100 globally. As one of the UK's most prestigious universities, it combines innovative learning with world-leading research across multiple disciplines including arts, humanities, biological sciences, engineering, business, medicine, environment, and social sciences. The university works to push the frontiers of knowledge and discovery, exploring complex problems and finding solutions to shape a better future through interdisciplinary research and partnerships with business and industry.
Funding Opportunities
International Excellence Scholarships 2026
The University of Leeds offers 500 International Excellence Scholarships worth either £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 to support eligible international students pursuing taught Masters courses starting in September 2026. These awards recognize and reward high academic achievement for international students from over 140 countries or regions. The scholarships are designed to support students to fulfil their potential and join the diverse multicultural campus community at Leeds. The scholarship is paid as a fee reduction for the first year of study only. To be eligible, students must be classified as international for fee purposes, hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible taught Masters course, be self-funded or partially-funded, demonstrate an excellent academic track record with a minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and show excellent professional and personal skills through work experience or extracurricular activities. The scholarship can be combined with the International Regional Scholarship or external funding as long as the total does not exceed 100% of tuition fees.
UK Excellence Masters Scholarships
The UK Excellence Masters Scholarships are offered by the University of Leeds to recognize and reward high academic achievement for UK students. The university provides over 30 scholarships, each worth £5,000, for students wishing to pursue a full-time taught Masters degree starting in September 2026. The awards are designed to support high-achieving students who demonstrate an excellent academic track record and are expected to attain at least a 2:1 Bachelor's degree or equivalent. The scholarships are awarded as tuition fee reductions and are open to self-funding students, including those receiving support from friends, relatives, or UK government postgraduate loans. Applications are only accepted from students who have already received a conditional or unconditional offer for a Masters course at the University of Leeds.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 5
- Active Now
- 2
- Source Domain
- leeds.ac.uk
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