University of Leicester 2025 Chancellor’s International Scholarship

To honour Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock PhD as the University of Leicester's Chancellor, we are pleased to offer our Chancellor's International Scholarship to all* international-fee-paying students who meet our entry requirements for an undergraduate taught degree. Dame Maggie was born in London to Nigerian parents and is an award-winning space scientist, broadcaster and author.

This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world. 

This scholarship is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree* (including STEM International Foundation and all 'International Year 1' courses) at the University of Leicester and applies to students starting their course in September 2025.

• Table of Content
• About University of Leicester
• University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship
• University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Leicester

The University of Leicester (i/?l?st?/ LES-t?r) is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park. The university established itself as a research-led university and was previously ranking among the top 20 universities in the United Kingdom. It was awarded University of the Year by The Times in 2008. As of 2016/17 the university is nationally ranked 25th in the The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 32nd in the The Complete University Guide and 47th in the The Guardian.... continue reading

University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Value	£3,000
Country to study	United Kingdom
Type	Undergraduate
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	University of Leicester
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship

The school is awarding  £3,000 discount from the standard tuition fee per year.

University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship Courses

Requirements for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

This scholarship rewards academic achievement, for all international qualifications equivalent to British A-levels.

If you meet (or exceed) the standard entry criteria for your course, you will be awarded £3,000 discount from the standard tuition fee per year.

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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course* (includes STEM International Foundation and all 'International Year 1' courses), commencing in September 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.

*Excluding Medicine and LLB Maitrise.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

For more details,visit University of Leicester scholarship webpage