The University of Leicester welcomed applications from suitably qualified applicants for the 2025-2026 International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship targeted at international students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.
The Undergraduate merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per annum, is offered to students classed as international-fee paying students enrolling in an eligible undergraduate degree program at the University of Leicester. Interested applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Leicester, UK
- Host Institution(s): University of Leicester, UK
- Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
- Scholarship Worth: Up to £5,000/year
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Nationality: International Students
See Also: University of Glasgow Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship 2024/25
Leicester International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes. You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course*, commencing in September 2025.
- The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
- The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of three years and 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 Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Leicester International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship are to first apply for admission into an eligible undergraduate course at the University. If offered admission, applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship based on their academic qualifications.
Application Deadline: Not specified