International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship at University of Leicester 2024-2025

In recognition of the high standard of applications which we receive for our Masters degrees we are delighted to offer an international merit scholarship. This scholarship is for students starting their course in September 2024 and January 2025.

• Table of Content
• About University of Leicester
• University of Leicester Master
• Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester Master
• Requirements for University of Leicester Master Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Leicester

The university is known for the invention of genetic fingerprinting, and for partially funding the discovery and the DNA identification of the remains of King Richard III in Leicester.Leicester is ranked in the top 25 universities in the Times Higher Education REF Research Power rankings. The Power ranking takes into account both the quality of research and the number of research-active staff who made REF returns. ... continue reading

University of Leicester Master

• Category Masters
• SponsorUniversity of Leicester
• City to study Leicester
• School to study University of Leicester
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline Not Specified

Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester Master

This merit-based scholarship, worth at least £3,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for a postgraduate taught degree at the University of Leicester. A higher-level award of £5,000 will be made to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic performance.

Requirements for University of Leicester Master Qualification

This scholarship rewards academic achievement:

• Successful achievement of our entry requirements – £3,000
• Achievement of an Undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK first class degree – £5,000

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Master's course or PGCE commencing in September 2024 or January 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

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.

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Fore more details, visit University of Leicester scholarship page