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.