- You must be classed as an international student for fee purposes (open to Pakistani applicants).
- You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible full-time taught Master's starting in September 2027.
- You must be self-funded or partially funded.
- You need at least a 2:1 Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), achieved or predicted.
- You should show excellent professional and personal skills through work experience or extracurricular activities.
- The MBA is excluded. The award can be combined with some other Leeds or external funding up to 100% of fees.
University of Leeds Masters International Excellence Scholarships
University of Leeds · Checked September 26, 2026
A large number of merit scholarships worth GBP 3,000, GBP 6,000 or GBP 16,000 for international students starting a taught Master's at Leeds in September 2027. They reward high academic achievement and strong professional or personal skills.
Deadline:
28 February 2027 154 days left
Two rounds for 2027 entry: 28 February 2027 and 16 May 2027.
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Two rounds for 2027 entry: 28 February 2027 and 16 May 2027.
Add the deadline to my calendar (with a reminder 2 weeks before)
| Funding | Tuition only |
|---|---|
| Level | Master's |
| Study in | United Kingdom |
| Subjects | Most full-time taught Master's courses (MBA excluded) |
What it covers
- Tuition fee discount of GBP 3,000, GBP 6,000 or GBP 16,000 (first year only)
Who can apply
How to apply
- Apply for an eligible Master's at Leeds (applications open 1 October).
- Once you hold an offer, Leeds emails you the scholarship application link.
- Submit a separate scholarship application for each course you hold an offer for.
- Round 1 deadline is 28 February 2027 (results by 2 April); round 2 deadline is 16 May 2027 (results by 11 June).
Documents you usually need
- Master's offer from Leeds
- Scholarship application form
- Transcripts showing 2:1 or equivalent
- Evidence of work experience/extracurricular activities (in the form)
Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.
