Scholarships

Masters

We offer a number of scholarship opportunities to support and reward students from around the world. If you are a UK or EU student you may be able to receive a government postgraduate loan.

UK/EU
International

2019-20

Alumni Bursary

This bursary will be automatically awarded to you if you’re a former student of the University of Leeds studying for a postgraduate qualification in the Faculty of Environment. Courses that are run in conjunction with other universities are excluded from the Bursary.

Value - what money is on offer
The University will pay 10% of the self-funded portion of your fees for each year of the course. If no fees are paid then no bursary is awarded.
Who is eligible
University of Leeds alumni
How to apply
If you think you’re eligible, you need to contact the relevant admissions team for the course you have applied for.
Deadline
No deadline - automatic.
Conditions
You must be a former University of Leeds student.
Further information
Find out more about our Alumni bursary.
Internal or external
Internal (funded by the University of Leeds)

Don Keeble Trust via Southern Testing

Bursaries for UK candidates, enrolled on the Engineering Geology MSc, may be available from the Don Keeble Trust run via Southern Testing.

How to apply
Enquiries can be made in the first instance to the School of Earth and Environment Admissions Team.
Further information
Visit the Southern Testing website for further details as to how the scheme will operate in your country and for information on deadlines and eligibility criteria.
Internal or external
External (funded from outside the University)

Head of School Excellence Scholarship

You can apply for this scholarship, if you’re a UK/EU fee rated applicant who has been offered a place on any Masters degree course within the School of Earth and Environment, and can demonstrate the academic criteria listed below.

Value - what money is on offer
£3,000
Who is eligible
You must be self-funding, full or part time, classified as UK/EU for tuition fee purposes and not in receipt of any other School of Earth and Environment award.
How to apply
Download an application form and send to soee-scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
Deadline
31 May 2019
Number of scholarships available
5
Internal or external
Internal (funded by the University of Leeds)

School of Earth and Environment Industry Scholarship

Based on the School's long history of turning out well qualified graduates, we have strong company links which typically offer a number of studentships available for UK/EU students (full and partial awards).

Value - what money is on offer
The value of each scholarship depends on the award. This can range from partial to full tuition fee. Some scholarships may also include a monthly stipend towards living costs.
Who is eligible
You must be a UK/EU fee rated applicant who has been offered a place on any of the following courses: MSc Exploration Geophysics; MSc Structural Geology with Geophysics; MSc Engineering Geology. You must either hold or be expecting to achieve 2:1+ or equivalent in your undergraduate degree.
How to apply
To apply, you should download an application form. Completed application forms should be submitted by email in accordance with the deadlines.

Deadlines
- Exploration Geophysics - Sunday 10 February 2019
- Structural Geology with Geophysics - Sunday 10 February 2019
- Engineering Geology - Sunday 24 March 2019
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Interview Day, which will take place at the School.
Conditions
You must hold an offer for one of the specified courses. You must also hold or be expecting to achieve a 2:1+ or equivalent in your undergraduate degree.
How are the scholarships awarded?
The scholarship will be awarded as a partial or full fee reduction, depending the value of the scholarship.
Further information
Unsuccessful scholarship applicants for the Structural Geology with Geophysics scholarship and Exploration Geophysics industry scholarship, who are not in receipt of any other source of funding, will be considered for the Petroleum Leeds Scholarship (one award per programme of £5,000) Unsuccessful scholarship applicants for the Exploration Geophysics industry scholarship, who are not in receipt of any other source of funding, will be considered for the Marsden Alumnus Scholarship (one award, usually covering the programme Tuition Fee).
Internal or external
External (funded from outside the University)

Alumni Bursary

This bursary is for you if you’re a former student of the University of Leeds studying for a postgraduate qualification in the Faculty of Environment. Courses that are run in conjunction with other universities are excluded from the Bursary.

Value - what money is on offer
The University will pay 10% of the self-funded portion of your fees for each year of the course. If no fees are paid then no bursary is awarded.
Who is eligible
University of Leeds alumni
How to apply
If you think you’re eligible, you need to contact the relevant admissions team for the course you have applied for.
Deadline
No deadline - automatic.
Conditions
You must be a former University of Leeds student. Courses that are run in conjunction with other universities are excluded from the Bursary.
Further information
Find out more about our Alumni bursary.
Internal or external
Internal (funded by the University of Leeds)

Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.

Who is eligible
The Scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential.
Further information
Visit the Chevening Scholarships website for further details as to how the scheme will operate in your country and for information on deadlines and eligibility criteria.
Internal or external
External (funded from outside the University)

Commonwealth Scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships are available to candidates from most developing Commonwealth countries.

How to apply
Students must apply well in advance through the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in their home country. Each Agency will have their own internal deadlines prior to the final CSC deadline. Visit the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for more details.
Internal or external
External (funded from outside the University)

Head of School International Excellence Scholarship

You can apply for this scholarship, if you’re an international fee rated applicant who has been offered a place on any Masters degree courses within the School of Earth and Environment and can demonstrate the academic criteria listed below.

Value - what money is on offer
£5,000
Who is eligible
Any international applicant who has been offered a place on any of the Masters degree courses within the School of Earth and Environment, and who demonstrates academic excellence (2.1+ or equivalent), professional experience and/or voluntary experience can apply for this scholarship.
How to apply
Download an application form and send it to our Admissions Team, e: soee-scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
Deadline
30 April 2019
Conditions
You must be self-funding, full or part time, classified as international for tuition fee purposes and not in receipt of any other School of Earth and Environment award.
Number of scholarships available
12
Internal or external
Internal (funded by the University of Leeds)

Tetley & Lupton Scholarships

These awards are available to international students who wish to undertake taught postgraduate study in 2019/20.

Value - what money is on offer
These awards will contribute up to £22,000 towards academic fees for candidates liable to pay fees at the full-cost rate for international students.
Who is eligible
They are available to new taught postgraduates only and are available for one year only.
Deadline
1 February 2019
Number of scholarships available
5
Further information
For further information, visit the Postgraudate Scholarships database.
Internal or external
External (funded from outside the University)