Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

The Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship is offered by the University of Leicester to honor Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock PhD as the University's Chancellor. This scholarship provides a £3,000 tuition fee discount to international-fee-paying students who meet the entry requirements for a postgraduate taught degree. Dame Maggie was born in London to Nigerian parents and is an award-winning space scientist, broadcaster and author. The scholarship reflects the University's commitment to attracting talented students from around the world. This scholarship rewards academic achievement and is automatically awarded to eligible international students who successfully achieve the entry requirements for their applied course. No separate application is required; eligible students will be notified with their course offer when they submit their final results. The scholarship is available for students starting their course in January 2026, April 2026, and September 2026.