# University scholarships

**Source**: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scholarships-bursaries/doc/university-scholarships-1
**Parent**: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters

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.](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-funding-scholarships/doc/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.](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scholarships-bursaries/doc/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.](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scholarships-bursaries/doc/international-excellence-scholarships)

### 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](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scholarships-bursaries/doc/international-masters-regional-scholarships).

[Explore International Regional Scholarships 2026](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scholarships-bursaries/doc/international-regional-scholarships-2026).

## Subject-related scholarships

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.](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-funding-scholarships/doc/subject-related-scholarships)

## Sports scholarships

Two [sports scholarships programmes](http://sport.leeds.ac.uk/sport/performance-sport-scholarships/) are also available to support elite athletes as they combine academic and sporting excellence during their time at the University.