UK’s University of Leeds announces new scholarship for Indian students

The University of Leeds has announced 500 scholarships and offers overseas students a 50% cost reduction.

The International Excellence award for 2025 is a new award offered to Indian students by the University of Leeds. Outstanding international students studying undergraduate and graduate degrees are eligible to receive financial aid through this prize. The International Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award that aims to recognize and honor outstanding academic accomplishment.

Candidates must possess strong academic credentials, leadership skills, and a dedication to supporting the diverse and lively University of Leeds community.

"We are thrilled to offer the International Excellence Scholarship to talented students from all over the world," said Prof. Manuel Barcia, Dean of Global Engagement at the University of Leeds. This program demonstrates our commitment to creating a vibrant and welcoming learning environment and making sure that access to the life-changing education we offer is not impeded by financial constraints.

Eligibility

To apply for a masters International Excellence Scholarship, a candidate must be a foreign student:

— Candidate has completed an application for a master’s program that is eligible for entrance in 2025–2026.

Before applying for the scholarship, a candidate does not need to have been offered a place to study.
— A student can be either self-funded or partially funded.

— Need to show a strong academic record and be expected to get or have earned a bachelor’s degree with at least a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent exhibit outstanding interpersonal and professional abilities as demonstrated by extracurricular activities and/or work experience.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025, 5 PM UK time.

Application Outcome: The students will be notified of the outcome of the scholarship application by June 13, 2025. If candidates are selected for the scholarship, they will need to accept the award within the timeframe stated in their scholarship letter.

Number of Awards: 500. These awards are worth either 10%, 25% or 50% of the tuition fee.

How to Apply: Once the candidates have applied for the master’s course, they will need to complete the scholarship application form online. For more details on the eligibility criteria, application processes, and deadlines, please visit the scholarship webpages. Early applications are encouraged as awards may be allocated early in the application cycle.