History
Founded in 1921, the University of Leicester is celebrated for ground-breaking discoveries like genetic fingerprinting and the discovery of King Richard III. It has led space research for over 60 years, developing more than 90 instruments for space missions including equipment on six active missions; more than any other UK university.
Education
A degree from the University of Leicester is a highly respected qualification which is recognised internationally.
Leicester is a proud multicultural city, and the university is a diverse, global hub of learning, home to 20,000 students from over 150 countries. Undergraduate, postgraduate, and research opportunities are available across 30 disciplines, with many courses featuring work placements and study abroad options. Flexible online learning programmes also make advanced education accessible worldwide.
Research
The University of Leicester is ranked top 30 in the UK for research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), and several subjects are ranked in the top 5* nationally (*according to analysis by Times Higher Education); Medicine (2nd), History (2nd), Sport Science (2nd) and Archaeology (5th).
(3*). The majority of the university’s real-world impacts were judged to be (4*) world leading, and 89% of overall research was assessed as being world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent. This demonstrates the wide-ranging impact of the University of Leicester’s research on society, health, policy, culture and the environment.
Career
The University of Leicester’s Careers and Employability Service offers a range of resources, events, and expert guidance to help students thrive in the global job market.
Students can access tailored support, including CV-building workshops, mock interviews, and one-on-one consultations to boost their confidence and enhance their employability. The careers team also assists students in finding part-time work, securing industry placements, and exploring international job prospects.
Through the University's MyCareers Portal, students can plan their career paths, browse job listings, and access workshops and training courses. This portal remains available after graduation, ensuring that alumni continue to benefit.
University of Leicester Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Leicester. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Law International PGT Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Law International PGT Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
09 Jun 2025
Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2025
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Jun 2025
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Sports Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Loyalty Discount
Merit-based Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Discount
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
13 Oct 2025
Music Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Jul 2025
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Eon Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
191 10
2024
201 -38
2023
163
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
285 -13
2024
272 7
2023
279
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
301
2023
301
2022
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
194 23
2023
217
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
Studying at Leicester can be very fulfilling and a passport to a successful life and career. We are recognised across the world for the quality of our teaching and student experience. We have a wide range of support available and our International Office is on hand to offer help and guidance.
Housing services
Ranked top 5 in the UK for accommodation (Uni Compare Best Universities for Accommodation 2025), choose between The City; including the brand-new Freemens Common accommodation just a short walk to campus and the city centre; or The Village; surrounded by green spaces and a free university shuttle bus pass for ease of travel to and from the University. Both offer self-catered options, and all first-year students are guaranteed university-managed accommodation if they apply by 1 September.
To enhance the student experience, the Residential Life team ensures a safe environment and organises a wide range of events throughout the year.
Library services
The David Wilson Library is a 24/7 learning hub during term time, offering over one million printed volumes, a vast digital library, study rooms, and an eSports lab. With state-of-the-art facilities, it supports all study preferences, whether in quiet spaces, group work, or online. The on-site café also provides a perfect place to relax and recharge.
ICT services
The university campus offers 24/7 photocopying, scanning, and printing services, with free Wi-Fi available throughout. IT courses run throughout the year to help students enhance their digital skills. For technical support, the Library Help Zone is always available to assist in person, by phone, or via email, ensuring all your queries are quickly addressed.
Medical services
From the moment you arrive at Leicester, the university’s support teams are here to help you navigate every aspect of university life. Whether you need a mentor, mental health support, or just a place to unwind like the gym or a club, the university has you covered. Referrals to the NHS and other services are facilitated, and 24/7 wellbeing resources are also available.
Campus life
The university campus strikes the perfect balance between convenience and community. It’s close to the city centre for easy access yet offers a peaceful retreat with its own distinct atmosphere.
Leicester is known for its diversity and vibrant cultural scene, having hosted major events like the UK's largest Diwali celebrations and the colourful Caribbean Carnival. Shoppers can enjoy everything from big brands to quirky boutiques, with plenty of nearby restaurants, cafés and bars to relax in.
Sports facilities
The University of Leicester believes in the transformative power of sport, whether for fitness, relaxation, or competition. With two state-of-the-art sports centres, students of all abilities can enjoy a range of facilities, well-equipped and spacious gyms, swimming pools, yoga sessions, regular fitness classes, and all-weather pitches. Whether you’re continuing a passion or trying something new, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive sports community.
Student clubs
With over 200 student societies supported by the award-winning Students’ Union, there are countless ways to get involved, make friends, and pursue your interests.
Societies cover everything from arts, faith, and national cultures to politics, hobbies, and more. Many sports groups compete at national and international levels, offering students opportunities to excel. If a particular society doesn’t exist yet, students are encouraged to create their own, with the Students’ Union offering full support and funding.
Accreditation
Accreditation:
- Athena SWAN Award
- Stonewall Diversity Champion
- Coeliac UK
