University scholarships
The University of Leeds offers a range of scholarships to help fund your Masters studies.
Scholarships for UK students
The Leeds Masters Scholarship
Worth £7,000, this scholarship aims to help students from under-represented groups to study a Masters qualification and is based on your personal circumstances.
UK Excellence Masters Scholarships
We have over 30 scholarships each worth £5,000 for UK students wishing to pursue a full-time taught Masters degree.
Check your eligibility for UK Excellence Masters Scholarships.
Scholarships for international students
International Excellence Scholarships
Fee reduction scholarships worth either £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 are available for international students commencing studies in 2026.
Our International Excellence Scholarships support international students to fulfil their academic potential, and join our diverse student community.
International Masters Regional Scholarships
An automatic £6,000 fee reduction for international students from an eligible country or region.
These scholarships help to ease the cost of living and to help you focus on your education.
Subject-related scholarships
Depending on your course, you may be eligible for additional funding from your School or Faculty. Our subject-related scholarships are offered as full or partial fee waivers, with academic achievement as the main awarding criteria.
Explore subject-related scholarships.
Sports scholarships
Two sports scholarships programmes are also available to support elite athletes as they combine academic and sporting excellence during their time at the University.