Partial funding · Study in the UK
Leeds International Excellence Scholarship
Typically £5,000 towards tuition fees, with larger awards in some faculties
- Funder
- University of Leeds
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Leeds runs a family of International Excellence Scholarships across its faculties, awarded on academic merit to students paying overseas tuition fees.
Values and deadlines vary by school, so the searchable scholarships database is the reliable source rather than any single published figure.
🗓️ Deadline
Usually closes between February and May depending on the faculty and level
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Holding an offer for a full-time degree at Leeds
- Classified as an international fee-paying student
- Excellent academic record relative to the programme's entry standard
- Some faculty awards are restricted to particular subject areas
- Open to applicants of any nationality
How to apply
- Secure an offer for your programme at Leeds
- Search the university's scholarships database for awards matching your school and level
- Complete the relevant faculty application form before its deadline
- Provide a personal statement where the specific award asks for one
- Faculties confirm outcomes ahead of the fee deadline for September entry
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Leeds International Excellence Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Leeds International Excellence Scholarship cover?
Typically £5,000 towards tuition fees, with larger awards in some faculties. Leeds runs a family of International Excellence Scholarships across its faculties, awarded on academic merit to students paying overseas tuition fees.
Who is eligible for the Leeds International Excellence Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Holding an offer for a full-time degree at Leeds; Classified as an international fee-paying student; Excellent academic record relative to the programme's entry standard; Some faculty awards are restricted to particular subject areas; Open to applicants of any nationality. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Leeds International Excellence Scholarship deadline?
Usually closes between February and May depending on the faculty and level. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.