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Type All types Undergraduate Masters

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Title	Summary
Applied and Professional Ethics Scholarships	Awards available to UK and International applicants
Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics (Online) Scholarships	Three 10% fee waiver scholarships available to students on MA or PGDip Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics (online)
External competitions and funding	External funding for UK/EU and international Masters students is available from a number of external organisations and funding bodies.
Head of School Excellence Scholarships	Three scholarships are available to UK and international students. They will cover the full UK fee or 50% of international fee, actual amount will vary according to programme.
Head of School Masters Excellence Scholarships	Five academic excellence scholarships of £10,000 available to UK and international students.
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.
Mangoletsi-Potts Scholarship	One scholarship is available to a home or international applicant.
Sasakawa postgraduate studentships in Japanese studies	Available to students proposing to pursue either MA Film Studies with a focus on Japanese cinema, MA by Research in Japanese Studies or a PhD in Japanese studies, starting October 2024. PhD students in their first and second year of study are also eligible to enrol.
Sports scholarships	Our prestigious Scholarship Programmes support elite athletes and coaches as they combine academic and sporting excellence during their time at the University of Leeds.

UK only

Title	Summary
Academic Achievement Masters Scholarships (Clothworkers)	All UK fee paying students who apply to MSc Textile Sustainability and Innovation are considered for a Clothworkers’ Academic Achievement Scholarship.
Academic Achievement Scholarships - BSc Textile Innovation and Sustainability	Nine scholarships available for students undertaking BSc Textile Innovation and Sustainability
Affordability Scholarships - BSc Textile Innovation and Sustainability	Four means-tested scholarships are available for BSc Textile Innovation and Sustainability
Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics (On Campus) Scholarships	Two 10% fee waiver scholarships available to UK students applying to either MA or PGDip Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics (campus-based) programmes.
Clothworkers’ Academic Achievement Scholarship - BA Fashion Design Innovation	One scholarship worth £2,000 per year for three years
Clothworkers’ Academic Achievement Scholarship - BA Sustainable Fashion	One scholarship worth £2,000 per year for three years
Clothworkers’ Affordability Scholarships - BA Fashion Design Innovation	Two scholarships worth £3,000 per year for three years plus £2,000 towards a laptop
Clothworkers’ Affordability Scholarships - BA Sustainable Fashion	Two scholarships worth £3,000 per year for three years plus £2,000 towards a laptop
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
Head of School Excellence Scholarship	The School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science offers one full fee scholarship for a UK student based on academic excellence
Head of School Masters Scholarship	The School of Languages, Cultures and Societies is offering five scholarships of £2500 that will provide a contribution towards academic fees.
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 Bursary	Leeds Bursary is non-repayable support for full and part-time UK students to help with the costs of being at University.
Leeds Church Institute Scholarships for Theology and Religious Studies	One £5,000 scholarship provided by the Leeds Church Institute
Leeds Masters Scholarships	Leeds Masters Scholarships aim to encourage UK fee-paying students from under-represented groups to study a postgraduate qualification.
Leeds Masters Scholarships (Clothworkers)	Five scholarships available specifically for MSc Textile Sustainability and Innovation to encourage UK students from underrepresented groups
Leeds Masters Scholarships (Thomson fund for Medieval Studies)	Two scholarships available specifically for MA Medieval Studies to encourage UK students from underrepresented groups.
Personal circumstances scholarship	If your household income is less than £42,875 a year, you may be eligible to apply for a means-tested undergraduate scholarship which offers funding and support.
Postgraduate loan	The UK government offers a Postgraduate Masters Loan to UK nationals.
Sanctuary scholarships	The University of Leeds is 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.
The Cotton Industry War Memorial Affordability Scholarship - BSc Textile Innovation and Sustainability	One means-tested scholarship for BSc Textile Innovation and Sustainability.

International only

Title	Summary
Brontë International Scholarship	This 10% partial fee waiver supports scholars of literature and creative writing, during their Masters level studies in the School of English.
International Excellence Scholarship	Our International Excellence Scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students who have applied to study a taught Masters course starting in 2025.
International Excellence Scholarship	Our International Excellence Scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students who have applied to study a taught Masters course starting in 2025.
International Excellence Scholarship	Our International Excellence Scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students who have applied to study a taught Masters course starting in 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Katrina Honeyman Scholarship	The School of History offers up to four Katrina Honeyman Scholarships for outstanding international students.