For over a century, we have always strived to change the world by supporting the best and brightest. We believe that no-one should be denied the opportunity of a University of Leicester education because of their circumstances. We also believe that talent and hard work should be rewarded and offer a range of university scholarships to help you achieve your dreams.
Browse our range of financial support options from sports and sanctuary university scholarships to our unique Citizens of Change 100 scholarship to see which ones you are eligible for.
Scholarships for UK students
| Scholarship | Who is eligible? | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Care Leavers Bursary | Who is eligible? Care leavers under 25 | Value £2,000 per year |
| Scholarship Citizens of Change 100 Scholarship | Who is eligible? Anyone holding an offer of a place at Leicester | Value £2,500 |
| Scholarship Mature Student Scholarship | Who is eligible? Students aged 21 or over when they start their course | Value £1,000 |
| Scholarship Music scholarships | Who is eligible? Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above | Value £500 |
| Scholarship Sports scholarships | Who is eligible? Students who compete at regional, national or international level | Value Facilities, coaching and financial support |
| Scholarship Stoneygate Scholarship | Who is eligible? Students who have overcome adversity or made sacrifices | Value £3,000 per year |
| Scholarship University of Leicester Scholarship | Who is eligible? Students from areas of low higher education participation | Value £1,000 per year |
| Scholarship Widening Participation Scholarship | Who is eligible? Mature students from certain postcodes | Value £1,000 |
Scholarships for EU students
| Scholarship | Who is eligible? | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Citizen of Change 100 Scholarship | Who is eligible? Anyone holding an offer of a place at Leicester | Value 50% off first year tuition |
| Scholarship Music scholarships | Who is eligible? Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above | Value £500 |
| Scholarship Sports scholarships | Who is eligible? Students who compete at regional, national or international level | Value Facilities, coaching and financial support |
Scholarships for international (non-EU) students
| Scholarship | Who is eligible? | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Citizens of Change 100 Scholarship | Who is eligible? Anyone holding an offer of a place at Leicester | Value 50% fee reduction in first year |
| Scholarship College of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship | Who is eligible? Students applying for a degree in the College of Science and Engineering | Value Up to £5,000 per year |
| Scholarship Family Loyalty Discount | Who is eligible? Any child, sibling or spouse of a Leicester student or graduate | Value 10% fee discount |
| Scholarship Music scholarships | Who is eligible? Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above | Value £500 |
| Scholarship Sanctuary Scholarships | Who is eligible? Asylum seekers | Value Tuition fee waiver + support package |
| Scholarship Sports scholarships | Who is eligible? Students who compete at regional, national or international level | Value Facilities, coaching and financial support |
| Scholarship ULSB Undergraduate Scholarship | Who is eligible? Students applying for a degree in the University of Leicester School of Business | Value £3,000 per year |