International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

This scholarship rewards academic achievement:

Successful achievement of our entry requirements – £3,000

Achievement of an Undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK first class degree – £5,000

There is no need to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students will be automatically considered. If successful, you will be notified when you submit your final results.

Terms and conditions

You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.

You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Master's course or PGCE commencing in January 2025 or April 2025.

The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.

The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.

In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.

If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.