Scholarships

There are many ways to fund your postgraduate studies. Students often seek funding from a variety of sources including university scholarships, loans, sponsors or external funding bodies. Find out more about the different types of funding available.

We also provide subject-specific scholarships, which you can view 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
Herbert Thompson Scholarship	One scholarship is available for a UK or international applicant
Julian Rushton Scholarship	One scholarship is available for a UK or international applicant
Leeds Alumni Bursary	Graduates of the University of Leeds are entitled to a 10% bursary on tuition fees.

UK only

Title	Summary
Derek Scott Scholarship	One full-fee scholarship for a UK Black, Asian or otherwise ethnically minoritised student
Geraldine Connor Scholarship	One full-fee scholarship for a UK Black, Asian or otherwise ethnically minoritised student
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
School of Music International Excellence Scholarships	These competitive scholarships are awarded to particularly deserving candidates in the form of 50% deduction of the full tuition fee.