The University of Leeds has announced up to 500 International Excellence Scholarships for 2026 entry, offering high-achieving international students awards of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 toward tuition across undergraduate and postgraduate pathways, strengthening affordability for study abroad aspirants targeting Fall 2026 intakes.
Merit-led awards, broad eligibility
The scheme is merit-based and open to international fee-paying applicants holding offers for taught master’s (including MRes) and select undergraduate programs, with exclusions for the Leeds MBA and fully online courses, according to institutional announcements and media summaries. Awards are competitive, emphasizing strong academics, leadership, and community contribution in applicant materials and shortlisting criteria, per the official outlines referenced by news reports.
Timelines and intake focus
Two application rounds are flagged for the master’s track in 2026 cycles, with Round 1 closing February 27, 2026, and Round 2 closing May 15, 2026, aligning with decisions announced roughly four weeks after each deadline, aiding offer-holders planning financing and visas for September 2026 start dates. Undergraduate International Excellence details are signposted via course-level scholarship pages, which direct candidates to faculty-managed listings and eligibility notes.
India-focused pathways continue
The launch follows Leeds’ recent India-facing funding such as the India Anniversary Masters Scholarship (£5,000, no cap on eligible recipients for 2024–25), indicating sustained outreach to Indian applicants amid rising UK study interest and tighter budget planning needs for overseas education. Students are advised to sequence course offers, scholarship submissions, and fee deposits early to meet staged deadlines in 2026 cycles.
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