Scholarships
The University offers a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate funding opportunities to help support you during your time studying with us.
Across our Faculty, we also have a number of generous awards and scholarships, which you’ll find 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 for MSc Textile Sustainability and Innovation 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. |
| Katrina Honeyman Scholarship | The School of History offers up to four Katrina Honeyman Scholarships for outstanding international students. |