University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

The University of Leicester is delighted to offer 150 tuition fee waivers over the next five years to international undergraduate students. This begins with 30 tuition fee waivers available for applicants starting in September 2026.

• Table of Content
• About University of Leicester
• University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of 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	30 Jun 2026
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of Leicester
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of Leicester
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship

• A full tuition fee waiver will be awarded to 30 international fee-paying undergraduate students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026.

Requirements for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• You must be starting a full-time undergraduate programme at the University of Leicester, UK campus commencing in September 2026 for year one, two or three of your undergraduate programme for a maximum of three years.
• You must have made Leicester your 'firm choice' by 30 June 2026 (if you have applied through UCAS you will need to reply by your UCAS reply deadline, which may be earlier than this date).
• You should achieve the equivalent to two grades above the standard A-level entry requirement.
• All conditions of your offer must be met by 20 August 2026. 
• You must be classed as an international student for fee purposes. 

Excluding Medicine, LLB Maitrise, STEM International Foundation, 'International Year 1' courses and for programmes that exceed three years in duration. 

For example, if the standard A-level entry requirement is advertised as ABB, this fee waiver 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). Discretion will be applied where an equivalent level is not practically attainable within the marking scheme of particular international qualifications. 

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

Your video will be judged on three main catergories:

1. 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? 
2. 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? 
3. Impact
   • At Leicester, we are Citizens of Change working for a better future through diverse understanding and ambitious research. We champion diversity and unite in our ambition to pursue knowledge that has an impact in making our world a better place. Will your plans for during and after your degree impact the world for the better? No matter how big or small we will be looking at how well you have demonstrated the impact you could make in the world.

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Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Leicester on forms.cloud.microsoft to apply

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?

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.

The University of Leicester is not looking for film-making or acting skills, but instead how you approach and answer the questions. And, you don’t need to be in the video yourself if you don’t want to be. Alongside the video submission, the University of Leicester will also take into consideration your Personal Statement and any extracurricular activities you have highlighted in the application form.

For more information, kindly visit University of Leicester scholarship webpage.