Eligibility

To receive the bursary you must:

  • be classified as a UK student for tuition fee purposes
  • receive a reduced grade contextual offer through Access to Leeds, Realising Opportunities and/or because you live in a neighbourhood where there is low participation in higher education. Find out more about contextual admissions. Students who progress from the Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year BSc are also eligible for the award.
  • join year one of an eligible course for 2027 entry. Visit Course Search to view course information. Eligible courses include:
    • Food Science BSc / MSci, BSc
    • Food Science and Nutrition BSc / MSci, BSc
    • Nutrition BSc / MSci, BSc
    • Geography BA
    • Geography BSc
    • Geography with Transport Studies BA
    • Geography with Environmental Mathematics BSc
    • Economics and Geography BA
    • Environmental Science BSc 
    • Environment and Business BA 
    • Geology BSc 
    • Geophysical and Atmospheric Science BSc 
    • Environmental Geoscience BSc 
    • Sustainability and Environmental Management BSc

Selection criteria

You will be selected for this bursary based on your UCAS application.

Further information

The scholarships do not have to be paid back and are in addition to the financial support you can receive from the government (such as the tuition fee loan or maintenance loan) and in addition to any bursary or scholarship received by the University (such as Leeds Bursary)

How to apply

This bursary will be given automatically to eligible students. A separate application is not required.

The first payment of £500 will be awarded in October 2027 after you fully complete the registration process in year one of your course and the second payment will be made in January 2028. Both payments will be paid directly into your bank account.

Disclaimer

Our scholarships directory provides information about scholarships available at the University of Leeds. This directory is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer of a scholarship. Information about scholarships, including eligibility criteria, deadlines, and availability may change from time to time. You should always refer to the full terms and conditions of any scholarship before applying. 

Scholarship offers are made through a separate process. In the event that a scholarship offer is made in error, the University reserves the right to review and, where appropriate, withdraw or amend that offer prior to the student's acceptance. Once an offer has been accepted, the University will act in accordance with the applicable scholarship terms and conditions.