International Citizens of Change Scholarship

This scholarship recognises international students who want to make a positive difference at Leicester and beyond. Ten successful students joining us in September 2027 will receive a £10,000 tuition fee discount each year for up to three years.

This is an opportunity to show us your ambitions, your potential, and how you hope to make a difference as part of our Leicester community.

What's on offer? 

A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme* in September 2027 for each year of their course for up to three years**.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Have a valid offer for a full-time, campus-based undergraduate programme* at the University of Leicester starting in September 2027, either for year one entry or direct entry into year two or three.
• Be classed as an international student for fee purposes.
• If you applied via UCAS, make Leicester your firm choice to be considered for this scholarship by the deadline given on your UCAS hub.
• If you have not applied through UCAS you must have firmly accepted your offer directly with us by the scholarship submission deadline for the application window you are applying in.

What do I need to do?

To be considered, you need to create a short video (no more than two minutes) which answers these three questions:

1. What do you want to achieve after university?
2. How will your chosen degree help you achieve this?
3. How will you contribute to the University community while you’re here?

Submit your video within the application form

Applications are now open and close at 11.59pm UK time on 25 July 2027.

Videos should be submitted as a link to Google Drive, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Wechat Video or Douyin in the section indicated in the application form. We are not assessing film-making or acting skills. We are interested in how you approach the questions and explain your answers. You do not need to appear in the video unless you want to.

Alongside your video submission, we will also consider any extracurricular activities you have highlighted in the application form.

Scoring

How are we scoring your videos? We are looking at three main categories, and we’ve included some guidance below to show you what we will be looking out for.

Realism

In this category, we’re looking at the feasibility of your answers. Is it possible and do your answers show you’ve given thought and consideration to the viability of your plans for your university life and your future?

Creativity

By creativity, we don’t mean how good your video skills are. This is about your thought process, your idea and how you’ve approached the topic and how you’ve demonstrated your idea. Does your plan stand out from the crowd?

Impact

At Leicester, we are Citizens of Change, working for a better future through diverse understanding and ambitious research. We champion diversity and pursue knowledge that helps make the world a better place. We will look at how clearly you explain the positive impact your plans could have during and after your degree, whether that impact is large or small.

Application timeline

Applications are now open. Applications will be reviewed and considered in two phases.

First submission deadline: 11.59pm UK time, 11 May 2027

• Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 20 May 2027.
• Scholarship applicants that have not made it through to the shortlist stage will be notified by 21 May 2027.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified of their final outcome after UCAS results have been published (from 13 August 2027) and no later than 26 August 2027.

Second submission deadline: 11.59pm UK time, 25 July 2027

• Applicants who submitted an application in the second submission period (12 May 2027 to 25 July 2027) will be notified of their scholarship decision after UCAS results have been published (from 13 August 2027) and no later than 26 August 2027.
• Unsuccessful scholarship applicants from the second submission window will be notified by 20 August 2027.

Terms and conditions

This scholarship will follow the standard University scholarship terms and conditions, with additional scheme-specific requirements set out below.

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course*, starting in September 2027.
• The fee discount will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
• Please refer to the relevant course page for the current placement fee.
• All conditions of your offer must be met by 20 August 2027 at the very latest.
• No further scholarships can be allocated after 26 August 2027 to ensure applicants have sufficient time to apply for their visa and prepare for their arrival.
• Applications that are unsuccessful during the first submission period will not be reconsidered or carried forward for review during the second submission period.
• Successful students will still be required to fund remaining tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses.
• No other university scholarships or discounts may be applied in addition to this fee discount (unless explicitly stated).
• If you are a sponsored student, you may still qualify for this fee discount provided you meet all other eligibility criteria.
• This fee discount applies only to the academic year in which you start your course, not the year you apply. If you defer your place to the following academic year, your scholarship offer will no longer be valid. You will be considered under the funding arrangements for the new academic year and will need to reapply.

*Excluding Medicine and LLB Maîtrise

** For programmes that exceed three years in duration, the remaining year's tuition fee will revert to the standard international tuition fee which may include an automatic 5K or 3K discount depending on your grades used in your initial programme application. Please see International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, International Undergraduate Chancellors Scholarship for further details.