School of Languages, Cultures and Societies opportunities

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There are a number of scholarship and funding opportunities that you could be eligible to apply for. The University's scholarship database has a full list of all opportunities and information on how to apply.

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

The government-backed loan can help contribute towards course fees and living costs while you study. To qualify for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan you must meet all of the eligibility criteria, and if approved you do not need to pay your fees up front. 

Leeds Doctoral Scholarships and Leeds International Doctoral Scholarships

The awards will cover fees plus a maintenance grant and are open to UK/EU and international applicants. Applications for the Scholarships usually open in December.

AHC Faculty Interdisciplinary Research Scholarships

These scholarships will be awarded to postgraduate research proposals that clearly cross two Schools within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. The awards will cover the cost of academic fees and a maintenance grant. The level of funding for part-time awards will be pro-rata. Information for 2019 to be available soon.

The White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities Competition Studentships

The White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH) is a Doctoral Training Partnership of the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York. It is responsible for the distribution of AHRC-funded doctoral studentships for these universities and for the coordination of a doctoral training programme. 

Applicants for this scheme should first apply to study for a research degree at the University of Leeds.

Find out more about White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities Competition Studentships

Alumni bursary 

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

Other scholarship opportunities:

• Commonwealth PhD scholarships - Funded by the UK Department of Education, these scholarships support excellence in UK higher education and sustain the principles of the Commonwealth.
• British Council - international students only.
• The Leverhulme Trust
• Economic and Social Research Council
• National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (nesta) 
• Funds for Women Graduates