Leeds International Excellence Scholarship – Undergraduate
Competitive tiered scholarship (£3,000 / £6,000 / £16,000) for international undergrad applicants to University of Leeds; up to 500 awards per year. Paid as first-year tuition fee discount. Annual cycle — 2026 entry now closed.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Up to 500 awards of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 as a first-year tuition fee discount; not usable for living costs.
Eligible applicants
International fee-paying undergraduate applicants at Leeds; min predicted 2:1; self-funded/partially funded
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Overview
Leeds International Excellence Scholarship – Undergraduate is offered by University of Leeds for Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Scholarship application (why Leeds, goals, extracurricular achievements)Required
- Leeds undergraduate offerRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee discount of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 in year 1
Included
Living or accommodation costs
Not included
Up to 500 awards of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 as a first-year tuition fee discount; not usable for living costs. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International or UK; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Predicted to achieve at minimum a 2:1 (honours) or equivalent. Strong academic track record. Self-funded or partially funded.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
International fee-status undergraduates with an offer for an eligible course, entering Year 1, self-funded or partly funded, with an excellent academic record and strong extracurricular achievements, explaining why they chose Leeds. MBChB, BChD and International Year One students are excluded. The page describes the 2026 intake, whose applications are closed.
Applicant profile
- International fee-paying undergraduate applicants at Leeds; min predicted 2:1; self-funded/partially funded
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- International fee-status undergraduates with an offer for an eligible course, entering Year 1, self-funded or partly funded, with an excellent academic record and strong extracurricular achievements, explaining why they chose Leeds. MBChB, BChD and International Year One students are excluded. The page describes the 2026 intake, whose applications are closed.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Hold an offer for an eligible Leeds undergraduate course
- 2
Apply in the next round, explaining why you chose Leeds and how it fits your goals
- 3
Accept the award if offered
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 round is closed (outcomes were due 15 and 29 May 2026); check the page for the next intake.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Leeds
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.