Scholarships

If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government.  Find out more at Masters funding overview.

All countries

Title Summary Year of entry
Alumni Bursary If you are a former student of the University of Leeds you may be eligible for a 10% alumni tuition fee bursary. 2025-26
Sport 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. 2024-25

UK

Title Summary Year of entry
School of Earth and Environment - UK Masters Excellence Scholarships These competitive scholarships are awarded in the form of a 10% tuition fee reduction to UK candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. There are limited scholarships available. 2025-26

International

Title Summary Year of entry
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 Scholarships for applicants from Commonwealth countries wishing to pursue one-year taught Masters study in selected schools at the University of Leeds. 2025-26
International Excellence Scholarships Our International Excellence Scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students who have applied to study a taught Masters course starting in 2025. 2025-26
JJ/WBGSP Scholarship If you are made an unconditional offer on the Sustainable Cities MSc or Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security MSc you may be eligible for the JJ/WBGSP scholarship. 2025-26
Sanctuary Scholarship We offer scholarships for forced migrants to the UK. The Sanctuary Scholarship is open to people who wish to study any undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree. 2025-26