Funding and scholarships

As a postgraduate student in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies there are a number of scholarships and funding opportunities that you may be eligible to apply for.

Alumni bursary 

If you are a former student of the University of Leeds you may be eligible for a 10% alumni tuition fee bursary. If you think you’re eligible, you need to contact the School’s admissions team.

Postgraduate Masters Loan

If you are a UK or EU national and plan to start a full-time, part-time or distance-learning taught or research Masters course, you may be able to apply for a government-backed loan.

Sanctuary Scholarships

We are 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. Applications for this scholarship are now closed.

Leeds Masters Scholarship

The Leeds Masters Scholarships aim to encourage students from under-represented groups to embark on a postgraduate qualification. The Scholarships are funded by the generous donations from our alumni through the University of Leeds Footsteps Fund and are for UK students paying postgraduate tuition fees at the UK rate. 

Applications for this scholarship are now closed. 

Head of School Excellence Scholarship (International)

Applications for this scholarship are now closed.

Other opportunities

Check the University's scholarship portal to see if there are other opportunities.