Scholarships

The University offers a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate funding opportunities to help support you during your time studying with us.

Across our Faculty, we also have a number of generous awards and scholarships, which you’ll find below.

Before you apply for any funding, you'll need to have applied to your chosen course. You can apply for more than one funding opportunity, but may have to choose which ones to accept if your applications are successful.

All regions

Title Summary
External competitions and funding External funding for UK/EU and international Masters students is available from a number of external organisations and funding bodies.
Leeds Alumni Bursary Graduates of the University of Leeds are entitled to a 10% bursary on tuition fees.

UK only

Title Summary
Head of School Scholarship for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students One full fee waiver for a UK applicant who is from a Black, Asian or another ethnic minority background.
Leeds Masters Scholarships Leeds Masters Scholarships aim to encourage UK fee-paying students from under-represented groups to study a postgraduate qualification.

International only

Title Summary
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 2025.