Scholarships

Title	Summary
External competitions and funding	External funding for Masters students is available from a number of external organisations and funding bodies.
Leeds Alumni Discount	Graduates of the University of Leeds are entitled to a 10% discount on tuition fees.
Sports Scholarships	Our prestigious Scholarship Programmes support elite athletes and coaches as they combine academic and sporting excellence during their time at the University of Leeds.

Title	Summary
Leeds Masters Scholarships	Leeds Masters Scholarships aim to encourage UK fee-paying students from under-represented groups to study a postgraduate qualification.
Postgraduate loan	The UK government offers a Postgraduate Masters Loan to UK nationals.
Sanctuary Scholarships	The University of Leeds is pleased to offer scholarships for forced migrants to the UK. The Sanctuary Scholarship is open to people who wish to study any undergraduate, postgraduate or research degree.
UK Masters Excellence Scholarships	These awards recognise and reward high academic achievement for UK students applying to study a full-time taught course in 2026.
University of Leeds - Means-tested scholarships	For 2024 entry, if your household income is lower than the stated amount (see link below) you may be eligible to apply for a means-tested undergraduate scholarship.

Title	Summary
Biological Sciences International Excellence Scholarship	The Faculty of Biological Sciences has 10 x £10,000 international scholarships available, awarded to the highest achieving undergraduate applicants. The scholarships will be in the form of a tuition fee reduction.
International Excellence Scholarships	Our International Excellence Scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students who have applied to study a taught Masters course starting in 2026.
International Excellence Scholarships	Our International Excellence Scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students who have applied to study an Undergraduate course starting in 2026.
International Regional Scholarships	Our International Regional Scholarships for Masters students starting in 2026 are designed to help ease the cost of living, allowing you to focus on your education and achieve your potential.
International Regional Scholarships	Our International Regional Scholarships for Undergraduate students starting in 2026 are designed to help ease the cost of living, allowing you to focus on your education and achieve your potential.