University scholarships

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The University of Leeds offers a range of scholarships to help fund your Masters studies.

Scholarships for UK students

The Leeds Masters Scholarship

Worth £7,000, this scholarship aims to help students from under-represented groups to study a Masters qualification and is based on your personal circumstances.

Check your eligibility for Leeds Masters Scholarships.

UK Excellence Masters Scholarships

We have over 30 scholarships each worth £5,000 for UK students wishing to pursue a full-time taught Masters degree.

Check your eligibility for UK Excellence Masters Scholarships.

Scholarships for international students

International Excellence Scholarships

Fee reduction scholarships worth either £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 are available for international students commencing studies in 2026.

Our International Excellence Scholarships support international students to fulfil their academic potential, and join our diverse student community.

Explore International Excellence Scholarships 2026.

International Masters Regional Scholarships

An automatic £6,000 fee reduction for international students from an eligible country or region.

These scholarships help to ease the cost of living and to help you focus on your education.

Explore International Regional Scholarships 2025.

Explore International Regional Scholarships 2026.

Depending on your course, you may be eligible for additional funding from your School or Faculty. Our subject-related scholarships are offered as full or partial fee waivers, with academic achievement as the main awarding criteria.

Explore subject-related scholarships.

Sports scholarships

Two sports scholarships programmes are also available to support elite athletes as they combine academic and sporting excellence during their time at the University.