1. Faculty of Social Sciences
  2. School of Sociology and Social Policy
  3. Fees and funding
  4. International Excellence Scholarships

International Excellence Scholarships

  • Summary: Our International Excellence Scholarships recognise and reward high academic achievement for students who have applied to study a taught Masters course starting in 2025.  
  • Value - what money is on offer: 10%, 25% and 50% fee reduction scholarships are available for international students commencing studies in 2025.
  • Deadline: See details below.

How to apply

Once you’ve applied for your Masters course, you will need to complete the scholarships application form.

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Application deadline

  • The deadline is Friday 16 May 5pm UK time. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 13 June 2025. 

  • If you are selected for the scholarship, you will need to accept the award within the timeframe stated in your scholarship letter. 

Eligibility  

To be considered for the scholarship you must:    

  • be classified as an international student for tuition fee purposes     

  • have applied for 2025/26 entry for an eligible taught Masters course. You do not need to have received an offer of study before applying for the scholarship  

  • be self-funding or partially funded 

  • demonstrate an excellent academic track record, and be predicted to achieve or have achieved at 2.1, based on the criteria used by the School for offer purposes, or equivalent   

  • show excellent professional and personal skills evidenced through work experience and/or extracurricular activities.   

Eligible courses

Internal or external

Internal (funded by the University of Leeds)