Funding and scholarships

The University offers a range of Masters funding to help support you during your time studying with us.

Within our School we also have a number of generous awards and scholarships designed to reward academic excellence.

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.

Scholarships

• Head of School Excellence Scholarship (UK applicants only)
• School of History International Excellence Scholarships (International applicants only)
• Black British Postgraduate Studentship (UK applicants only)

Other funding sources

History postgraduates are often eligible to apply for funding from external sources, popular options include :

• The Yorkshire Ladies' Council of Education Awards Funds
• Chevening Scholarships
• USDVA Funding
• US Fulbright Awards
• US Marshall Scholarships

Alumni Bursary

If you are a former student of the University of Leeds you may be eligible for a 10% alumni tuition fee bursary.

Find out more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.

University funding

• Leeds Masters Scholarships to support students from under-represented groups 
• Enterprise Scholarships to support aspiring entrepreneurs
• Sport Scholarships to support elite athletes
• Sanctuary Scholarships to support forced migrants to the UK

Find out more about more about funding and search our scholarships database. If you're a UK or EU national applying for a Masters or Masters by Research course, you may also be eligible for a government-funded Postgraduate Loan.