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.
You can view scholarships available for your School and level of study 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 |
|---|---|
| External competitions and funding | External funding for UK/EU and international Masters students is available from a number of external organisations and funding bodies. |
| Leeds Alumni Bursary | Graduates of the University of Leeds are entitled to a 10% bursary on tuition fees. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Leeds Masters Scholarships | Leeds Masters Scholarships aim to encourage UK fee-paying students from under-represented groups to study a postgraduate qualification. |
| 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. |
International only
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| 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. |