Leeds International Excellence Scholarship – Masters
Competitive tiered scholarship (£3,000 / £6,000 / £16,000) for international Masters applicants at University of Leeds; up to 500 awards. First-year tuition fee discount. Annual cycle — 2026 deadline was May 29, 2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
500 scholarships of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 as a first-year tuition fee reduction. It cannot be used for living costs or accommodation.
Eligible applicants
International fee-paying Masters applicants at Leeds; min predicted 2:1; strong professional/extracurricular profile
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Overview
Leeds International Excellence Scholarship – Masters is offered by University of Leeds for Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Offer for an eligible taught master'sRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee reduction of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000
Included
Applies to the first year of study only
May be included
Living costs and accommodation
Not included
500 scholarships of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 as a first-year tuition fee reduction. It cannot be used for living costs or accommodation. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International or UK; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Predicted to achieve at minimum a 2:1 (honours) or equivalent. Strong professional and personal skills evidenced through work experience and/or extracurricular activities. Self-funded or partially funded.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
International-fee students with a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible taught master's, self-funded or partly funded, with a predicted or achieved 2:1 (or equivalent) and strong professional and personal skills shown through work or extracurricular activities. MBA and fully online courses are excluded. This describes the 2026 round (closed); the page does not say whether a separate application is needed.
Applicant profile
- International fee-paying Masters applicants at Leeds; min predicted 2:1; strong professional/extracurricular profile
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- International-fee students with a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible taught master's, self-funded or partly funded, with a predicted or achieved 2:1 (or equivalent) and strong professional and personal skills shown through work or extracurricular activities. MBA and fully online courses are excluded. This describes the 2026 round (closed); the page does not say whether a separate application is needed.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Evidence of work experience or extracurricular activities
How to apply
- 1
Hold an offer for an eligible taught master's
- 2
Check the scholarship page or contact study@leeds.ac.uk for how to be considered in the next round
- 3
Accept the award in the timeframe in your scholarship letter
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 round closed on 29 May 2026 with outcomes by 26 June; watch the page for the next round.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Leeds
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.