Grandall Excellence Scholarship: Transform your legal career at Leeds
A prestigious scholarship for international applicants to Masters programmes in the School of Law offering partial or full tuition for exceptional students in business and commercial law.
About the Scholarship
The Grandall Excellence Scholarship supports talented home or international students to fulfil their academic potential in business and commercial law. Sponsored by Grandall Law Firm, a leading Chinese firm specialising in commercial law, this scholarship reflects Grandall’s commitment to developing global legal talent.
Grandall Law Firm operates internationally with over 600 partners and offices in 32 cities worldwide, including Beijing, Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, and New York.
These competitive scholarships cover either 50% or 100% of tuition fees only and do not cover other costs, such as travel, accommodation or living expenses. Deadline to apply is Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Meet our current scholars
We asked the 2025/26 Grandall Scholars Ivo Portugal Cuomo from Bolivia and Haoyu Wu from China, who are both studying for an LLM in International Business Law, about how their first semester at Leeds is going, what experiences they’re enjoying outside the classroom, and any words of advice they’d give to someone considering applying for the 2026/27 Grandall Scholarship.
Ivo told us, “this has been a life-changing opportunity for me and I would not have been able to begin this new academic chapter in the UK without this generous support.”
Until this year, I had never been outside my home country. For this reason, the warm, friendly, and supportive atmosphere at the University has been especially meaningful to me, making me feel welcomed from the very beginning.
Both our Scholars are also enjoying the teaching at Leeds, with Haoyu noting: “Our teachers help us understand not only “what something is” but also “why it is so”. The classroom is not merely a space for transmitting knowledge; it is also an environment that stimulates independent learning.”
I am already impressed by the University’s teaching structure which combines lectures and seminars in a workshop format that encourages discussion and critical thinking.
Outside the classroom
There are many other opportunities for the Scholars to take advantage of outside the classroom. Ivo told us: “I have been engaging in conferences, career fairs and other academic events that help me understand the professional opportunities available in Leeds and to expand my knowledge in up-to-date issues of Law.”
In addition, living in Leeds has been fulfilling as I share a house with other students from different cultural backgrounds and like exercising in the city’s parks, exploring its neighbourhoods, staying in touch with my loved ones back home and watching football. Recently, I even attended a Manchester City match which was unforgettable.
Why apply?
Recipients join a world-class law school, access cutting-edge research centres in the School of Law such as the Centre for Business Law and Practice, and become part of a vibrant international community. Studying at Leeds opens doors to global networks, diverse perspectives, and career-enhancing opportunities in commercial and business law.
Full eligibility criteria
To be considered for this scholarship you must:
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Have applied for 2026/27 entry for a Masters programme included in the eligible courses section;
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Be a self-funding student and not be in receipt of any other funding covering tuition costs;
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Demonstrate an excellent track record and be predicted to achieve, or have achieved, a Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent;
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Show excellent professional and personal skills evidenced through work experience and/or extracurricular activities;
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Demonstrate the potential to contribute to the social and cultural diversity of our Masters programmes and student community;
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Consent to your Masters and scholarship application documents being shared with Grandall, who will work with the School of Law to select the successful applicants.
Eligible courses
How to apply
Apply by completing the online form. Please note that you will require your University of Leeds Application ID to proceed. Deadline to apply is Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Application outcome
You will receive an email with the outcome of your application by Friday 29 May 2026. You will need to respond to say whether or not you wish to accept the scholarship within 15 working days of the offer being made.
The scholarship is open to outstanding applicants to the LLM International Business Law programme at the University of Leeds. Candidates should demonstrate:
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Academic excellence and strong potential for success.
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Alignment with the School’s values and programme focus.
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Financial need and commitment to making the most of this opportunity.
Be brave and apply! Emphasise your fit with the programme and explain why you are a strong candidate. The School of Law and life in the UK will not disappoint you.
