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 Gittins Bursary | Who is eligible? UK campus-based students | Value £1,000 per year |
| 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? Talented and performance focused student athletes | 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 international 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 Science and Engineering International Merit Scholarship | Who is eligible? International-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree in the University of Leicester College of Science and Engineering | Value £3,000 or £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 Media, Communications and Sociology International Merit Scholarship | Who is eligible? International-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree in the University of Leicester School of Media, Communications and Sociology | Value £3,000 or £5,000 per year |
| Scholarship Music scholarships | Who is eligible? Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above | Value £500 |
| Scholarship Afghan Sanctuary Scholarship | Who is eligible? Afghan Resettlement Scheme students | Value Tuition fee waiver + support package |
| Scholarship Afghan Warm Welcome Scholarship | Who is eligible? Undergraduate Afghan students in the UK | Value Tuition fee waiver + stipend |
| Scholarship Sanctuary Scholarships | Who is eligible? Asylum seekers | Value Tuition fee waiver + support package |
| Scholarship Sports scholarships | Who is eligible? Talented and performance focused student athletes | Value Facilities, coaching and financial support |
| Scholarship ULSB International Merit Scholarship | Who is eligible? Students applying for a degree in the University of Leicester School of Business, starting September 2022 or later | Value £3,000 per year |