Partially funded

Global Excellence Scholarship

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Ten tuition fee scholarships for the strongest international postgraduate taught applicants, aimed at ambitious individuals with a track record of academic and personal excellence. Applicants submit a short video alongside their personal statement.

The 2026-27 cycle has awards for September 2026 (closed), January 2027 and April 2027 starts; only College of Business taught programmes are available with an April 2027 start.

Award Information

  • Postgraduate international fee-paying applicant holding an offer for a full-time, campus-based taught Master's starting September 2026, January 2027 or April 2027.
  • Holds a qualification equivalent to UK First Class.
  • Not available to applicants domiciled in India.
  • PGCE, postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma are excluded.
  • Must pay the deposit by the stated deadline and show proof of funds for the remaining fees and living expenses.
  • The award is for tuition fees only and is not transferable; no other University scholarships or discounts can be added unless stated.
  • Sponsored students may still qualify.
  • Applies only to the year of entry; deferral invalidates the offer and requires reapplication under the new year's arrangements.
  • 10 awards of £7,000 tuition fee discount for the 2026-27 cycle.
  • Students fund the remaining tuition fee, accommodation and living expenses themselves.
  • September 2026 starts: deadline 19 June 2026 (closed); winners 31 July 2026; deposit deadline 31 July 2026.
  • January and April 2027 starts: application deadline 6 November 2026; winners announced 25 November 2026.
  • Deposit deadlines: 2 December 2026 (January intake); 28 January 2027 (April intake).
  1. Apply for and hold an offer for an eligible Master's programme.
  2. Record a video of no more than two minutes answering three questions: your experience of academic and/or personal excellence; your plans to build on this after your Master's; how the Master's will help.
  3. Submit the video link (Google Drive, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WeChat Video or Douyin) in the scholarship application form by the deadline.
  4. If successful, pay your deposit by the stated deadline and provide proof of funds.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Short video (maximum two minutes) submitted as a link
  • Personal statement and any extracurricular activities highlighted in the application form

How selection works

Videos are scored on realism (feasibility of plans), creativity (thought process and approach, not video production) and impact (impact already made and future potential). The personal statement and extracurricular activities are also considered. Queries: [email protected].

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