Leeds UK Excellence Masters Scholarship
University of Leeds merit-based scholarship (£5,000 tuition fee reduction) for UK fee-paying Masters students with min 2:1; full-time taught Masters only. Annual cycle — 2026/27 deadline was May 1, 2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
A £5,000 tuition fee reduction; more than 30 awards.
Eligible applicants
UK fee-paying Masters students; full-time taught Masters; min predicted 2:1; not already enrolled postgrad
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Overview
Leeds UK Excellence Masters Scholarship 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.
- Offer or application for an eligible taught master'sRequired
What this scholarship covers
£5,000 tuition fee reduction
Included
A £5,000 tuition fee reduction; more than 30 awards. 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
Conditional
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 (hons) or equivalent. Not already enrolled on a postgraduate course. Self-funding for at least part of tuition fees. Full-time campus-based Masters only.
- 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
UK-fee students applying for a full-time, campus-based taught master's, expected to achieve at least a 2:1, not already enrolled on a postgraduate course, and self-funding at least part of the tuition (family support or a UK postgraduate loan count). Part-time, MBA and fully online courses are excluded. The page describes the 2026/27 round, which has closed.
Applicant profile
- UK fee-paying Masters students; full-time taught Masters; min predicted 2:1; not already enrolled postgrad
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- UK-fee students applying for a full-time, campus-based taught master's, expected to achieve at least a 2:1, not already enrolled on a postgraduate course, and self-funding at least part of the tuition (family support or a UK postgraduate loan count). Part-time, MBA and fully online courses are excluded. The page describes the 2026/27 round, which has 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
Apply for a full-time, campus-based taught master's
- 2
Check the scholarship page for the next application window
- 3
Accept the award within the timeframe in your scholarship letter
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026/27 round has closed; outcomes were due by 17 June 2026. Watch the page for the next round.
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.