University of Leicester Global Excellence Scholarship 2027

To highlight our commitment to attracting the best and brightest students from around the world, we are delighted to offer 10 Global Excellence Scholarships which will award ten of the best postgraduate students.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 6, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Leicester
• City to studyLeicester
• School to studyUniversity of Leicester
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

£7,000

Requirements

To qualify for the current scheme, applicants must:

1. Be classified as an international student for tuition-fee purposes.
2. Hold an offer for an eligible, full-time, campus-based master's programme.
3. Have a qualification equivalent to a UK First-Class degree.
4. Meet the conditions attached to their admission offer.
5. Submit the scholarship application, including the required video.
6. Meet the university's deposit and financial-evidence requirements.
7. Not be permanently domiciled in India.

Selection Process

We will score your videos using three main categories:

Realism

In this category, we are looking at the feasibility of your plans to build on your past efforts. Is it possible and do your answers show you've given thought and consideration to the viability of your plans and your future?

Creativity

By creativity, we don't mean how good your video skills are. This is about your thought process, yourself and how you’ve approached the answers to the question. Does your application stand out from the crowd?

Impact

At Leicester, we are Citizens of Change working for a better future through diverse understanding and ambitious research. Through this scholarship we want to champion the best international postgraduate students to unite in our ambition to pursue knowledge that has an impact in making our world a better place. We will be looking at how much impact you have already made as well as how your future will impact the world for the better.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of Leicester scholarship webpage.