GREAT Scholarships at University of Leicester 2026

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Leicester is offering one scholarship of £10,000 GBP to students in Pakistan applying for a one-year postgraduate course (excluding PGCEs).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 31, 2026
• Value£10,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Leicester
• City to studyLeicester
• School to studyUniversity of Leicester
• Eligible CountryPakistan

Benefits

£10,000

Requirements

1. You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes and a permanent resident and passport holder of Pakistan.
2. You must be starting a full-time campus-based Masters course commencing in September 2026. This excludes the PGCE.
3. The fee as stated in your offer letter is the final fee and no other discount will apply.
4. The discount will be awarded for a maximum of one year.
5. It does not include the cost of an industrial placement or any resit costs.
6. Please refer to the relevant course page for the current placement fee.
7. If you are a sponsored student, unless otherwise stated, you are still eligible for the discount provided you meet the other eligibility criteria.
8. Eligible students in receipt of a Commonwealth Masters, or Chevening fully funded scholarship do not qualify for this fee discount.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Leicester on forms.office.com to apply

To apply for this scholarship, you must complete an application form.

You are asked to answer the following within the application form:

1. We are seeking scholars who will serve as outstanding ambassadors for the University of Leicester. In no more than 200 words, please describe how you will embody our University’s values as a Citizen of Change during your time at Leicester. Provide a specific example to illustrate your commitment to making a positive impact within the University and beyond.
    
2. We aim to support students who have a clear vision for their future. Please create a short video (no longer than 60 seconds) explaining how studying your chosen programme at the University of Leicester will help you achieve your goals and shape your plans after graduation.
    
3. We are seeking scholars who demonstrate excellence both academically and in their mindset. Priority will be given to applicants who have achieved the equivalent of a high First-Class Honours degree at undergraduate level.

Complete application form

For more details, visit University of Leicester Scholarship webpage