University of Leicester International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025

In recognition of the high standard of applications we receive for our degree programmes we are delighted to offer our International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship to international students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.

This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for (or progressing onto) an undergraduate degree* at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined below. 

*Excluding Medicine, LLB Maitrise, STEM International Foundation and all 'International Year 1' courses. If you are progressing from our STEM International Foundation or International Year 1 courses onto an eligible undergraduate level degree, you will be considered for this scholarship for the remaining years of study once you complete your pathway programme with an overall score of 70% or above. 

• Table of Content
• About University of Leicester
• University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship
• 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	£5,000
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of Leicester
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of Leicester
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

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

If you achieve the equivalent to two grades above the standard A-level entry requirement** for your applied course, you will be awarded £5,000 discount from the standard tuition fee per year. Students who complete their STEM International Foundation Year or International Year 1 course with an overall score of 70% or above will also be eligible for this scholarship. 

For example, if the standard A-level entry requirement is advertised as ABB, this scholarship will be awarded to applicants who achieve the equivalent to A-level AAA or higher in an international qualification (see our country pages for equivalents in our most common qualifications).

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*, 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.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Leicester scholarship webpage