Undergraduates
University scholarships, bursaries and discounts
University scholarships, bursaries and discounts
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 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 Scholarship | Who is eligible? Any UK student holding an offer of a place at Leicester | Value £2,500 - £5,000 per year |
| Scholarship EmbRACE Award | Who is eligible? Students with Black African or Caribbean heritage from areas of low higher education participation | Value £2,000 per year |
| Scholarship Freeths Mukesh Patel Award for Law | Who is eligible? Second year Law students | Value £4,000 per year |
| Scholarship Gittins Family Charitable Trust Bursary | Who is eligible? UK campus-based Mechanical Engineering and Nursing students | Value £1,000 per year |
| Scholarship Mature Student Bursary | Who is eligible? Students aged 21 or over starting their course in Academic Year 2024/25 | Value £1,000 |
| Scholarship Music scholarships | Who is eligible? Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above | Value £500 |
| Scholarship Sir Laurence Howard Rutland Scholarship | Who is eligible? UK-based students with a connection to the County of Rutland, UK | Value £2,000 per year |
| Scholarship Skylark Scholarship | Who is eligible? UK campus-based students from areas of low higher education participation | Value £4,000 per year |
| 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 Bursary Scheme | Who is eligible? Students from areas of low higher education participation | Value £1,000 per year |
Scholarships for international students
| Scholarship | Who is eligible? | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | Who is eligible? International-fee-paying students | Value £5,000 per year |
| Scholarship Chancellor’s International Scholarship | Who is eligible? International-fee-paying students | Value £3,000 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? Talented and performance focused student athletes | Value Facilities, coaching and financial support |