Funding and scholarships
As a postgraduate student in the School of Music you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship or award to help support your studies.
School scholarships
Head of School Excellence scholarship
One fee scholarship is available for home/EU applicants and international rated applicants.
It will cover full fees for home/EU rated students or 50% fees for international applicants.
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, also taking into consideration the applicant’s relevant experience, references and supporting statement.
Contact the postgraduate admissions office for information on how to apply.
Herbert Thompson Scholarship
One fee scholarship is available for home/EU and international rated applicants.
This scholarship will cover full fees for home/EU rated students or 50% fees for international applicants.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, also taking into consideration the applicant’s relevant experience, references and supporting statement.
Contact the postgraduate admissions office for information on how to apply.
Julian Rushton Scholarship
One fee scholarship is available for home/EU and international rated applicants.
This scholarship will cover full fees for home/EU rated students or 50% fees for international applicants.
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, also taking into consideration the applicant’s relevant experience, references and supporting statement.
Contact the postgraduate admissions office for information on how to apply.
Other opportunities include:
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.
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.