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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
Scholarship Cowrie Foundation Scholarship Who is eligible? Students with Black African or Caribbean heritage from areas of low higher education participation Value Full fee waiver, plus £8,000 scholarship
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 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 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
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