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.

Head of School Excellence Scholarship (International)

Value: £1,000
Number available: 3
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, also taking into consideration relevant experience, references and supporting statement. Applicants must hold an official offer from the University of Leeds, and must not already be fully-funded by another award/scholarship. 

Deadline: 29 May 2020. Download the application form.

Fee Scholarship

Value: upto £12,000
Number available: 10
These scholarships are available to UK and EU applicants only and are for courses starting in September 2020.

Deadline: 1 May 2020. Find out more. 

Collection of Small Endowed Awards 2020

Value: £14,000 maintenance per annum and fees
Number available: 1
These scholarships are available to UK and EU applicants only.

Deadline: 1 May 2020. Find out more. 

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. 

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, contact our postgraduate admissions team.

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. 

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.

Leeds Marshall Scholarship

Open to US citizens who hold a first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (or A-). Find out more.

University of Leeds – GREAT Scholarships 2020 – Indonesia/ University of Leeds – GREAT Scholarships 2020 – Malaysia

Fee scholarships are available for applicants from Indonesia or from Malaysia to pursue a one-year taught Masters. Find out more.

Other opportunities

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