University of Leicester International Citizens of Change Scholarship 2027

This scholarship recognises international students who want to make a positive difference at Leicester and beyond. Ten successful students joining us in September 2027 will receive a £10,000 tuition fee discount each year for up to three years.

This is an opportunity to show your ambitions, your potential, and how you hope to make a difference as part of the Leicester community.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 11, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Leicester
• City to studyLeicester
• School to studyUniversity of Leicester
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme* in September 2027 for each year of their course for up to three years.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Have a valid offer for a full-time, campus-based undergraduate programme* at the University of Leicester starting in September 2027, either for year one entry or direct entry into year two or three.
• Be classed as an international student for fee purposes.
• If you applied via UCAS, make Leicester your firm choice to be considered for this scholarship by the deadline given on your UCAS hub.
• If you have not applied through UCAS you must have firmly accepted your offer directly with us by the scholarship submission deadline for the application window you are applying in.

Selection Process

How will your videos be scored? University of Leicester is looking at three main categories, and they've included some guidance below to show you what they will be looking out for.

1. Realism
   In this category, they'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, University of Leicester 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, they are Citizens of Change, working for a better future through diverse understanding and ambitious research. University of Leicester champion diversity and pursue knowledge that helps make the world a better place. University of Leicester will look at how clearly you explain the positive impact your plans could have during and after your degree, whether that impact is large or small.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Leicester on myleicester.le.ac.uk to apply

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