2014 Postgraduate funding available

The University of Leeds is offering awards worth 10k for postgraduate students from less advantaged backgrounds as part of a project working with HEFCE and five partner universities.

For 2014 entry only, the University of Leeds is offering awards worth £10k for postgraduate students from less advantaged backgrounds as part of a project working with HEFCE and five partner universities.

The aim of the project is to provide an array of financial, guidance and academic products designed to address falling postgraduate numbers, especially among those from lower income backgrounds.

A £380k donation from University alumni and friends has been matched by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), enabling the creation of this one-off pilot programme, which aims to address inequalities in take-up of postgraduate studies from under-represented groups

You will need to meet the full eligibility criteria to apply for this competitive award so if you are interested please visit our webpage and download an application form. 

To be eligible for the award you must:

  • Meet one financial criterion
  • Intend to study a one-year full-time or two-year part-time taught postgraduate programme beginning September 2014 leading to an MA, MBA, MMus, MRes, MEd, MPH, MSc or LLM qualification.
  • Be a UK student paying academic fees at the UK/EU rate only
  • Be self-financing for the full cost of your tuition fees

The closing date for applications is 13 June 2014.