International Citizens of Change Scholarship at University of Leicester 2026

The University of Leicester is delighted to be offering 10 International Citizens of Change Scholarships for the September 2026 intake worth £10,000 per year for up to three years. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Value£10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Leicester
• City to studyLeicester
• School to studyUniversity of Leicester
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

£10,000 per year for up to three years.

Requirements

• 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.
• You must have made Leicester your 'firm choice' by Tuesday 30 June 2026 (if you have applied via UCAS, you will need to reply by your UCAS reply deadline, which may be earlier than this date).
• All conditions of your offer must be met no later than Thursday 20th August 2026. 
• You must be classed as an international student for fee purposes.

Selection Process

• Applications now open until: Tuesday 30 June 2026.
• Shortlisting and final selection: from Wednesday 1 July 2026 to Friday 14 August 2026.
• Winners will be notified via email no later than: Thursday 20 August 2026.
• Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by: Friday 28 August 2026. 

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How 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?

Submit your video in application form

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. We're not looking for film-making or acting skills, but instead how you approach and answer the questions.

You don’t need to be in the video yourself if you don’t want to be. Alongside the video submission, we will also take into consideration your Personal Statement and any extracurricular activities you have highlighted in the application form. 

For more details, visit University of Leicester Scholarship webpage