Eligibility

These scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students applying to study a full-time taught course in September 2026. 

We also offer our Leeds Masters Scholarships to support students from underrepresented groups. 

To apply for a UK Excellence Masters Scholarship you must:

  • Be classified as a UK student for tuition fee purposes.
  • Demonstrate an excellent academic track record and are expected to attain a Bachelor degree with at least a 2:1 (Hons) or equivalent.
  • Not already be enrolled on a postgraduate course.
  • Have applied for 2026/2027 entry for a full-time campus-based Masters degree.
  • Be self-funding for at least part of the cost of your tuition fees. This includes financial support from a friend or relative, or a postgraduate loan from the UK government.

Excluded courses

  • Part-time courses.
  • MBA: the MBA currently offers a generous MBA excellence scholarship scheme.
  • All fully online courses.

How to apply

Applications for this scholarship have now closed.

If you applied for this scholarship before the deadline you will be notified of the outcome of your application by 17 June 2026. 

How the scholarships are awarded

Scholarships will be awarded to high-achieving and particularly deserving applicants in the form of a £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

If you are selected for the scholarship, you will need to accept the award within the timeframe stated in your scholarship letter.

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.