International Excellence Scholarships

We have 500 awards with up to a 50% fee reduction available for international students.

The awards recognise and reward high academic achievement, for students applying to study a taught Masters course starting in 2025.

These awards are worth either 10%, 25% or 50% of the tuition fee.

At Leeds, we welcome international students from over 140 countries or regions to our multicultural campus. Our International Excellence Scholarship supports students to fulfil their potential and join our diverse community. Check the following eligibility criteria and submit your application.

Eligibility

To apply for an International Excellence Scholarship, you must:

be classified as an international student for fee purposes
have applied for an eligible taught Masters course for 2025/26 entry. You do not need to have received an offer of study before applying for the scholarship
be self-funding or partially funded
demonstrate an excellent academic track record, and be predicted to achieve or have achieved a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent
show excellent professional and personal skills evidenced through work experience and/or extracurricular activities.