Undergraduates
University scholarships, bursaries and discounts
University scholarships, bursaries and discounts
For over a century, we have always strived to change the world by supporting the best and brightest. We believe that no-one should be denied the opportunity of a Â鶹ÊÓƵ education because of their circumstances. We also believe that talent and hard work should be rewarded and offer a range of university scholarships to help you achieve your dreams.
Browse our range of financial support options from sports and sanctuary university scholarships to our unique Citizens of Change scholarship to see which ones you are eligible for.
Scholarships for UK students
| Scholarship | Who is eligible? | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Care Leavers Bursary | Care leavers under 25 | £2,000 per year |
| Citizens of Change Scholarship | Any UK student holding an offer of a place at Leicester | £2,000 (Year one only) |
| Elizabeth Bridger Engineering Scholarship | UK, Campus-based female Engineering students | Up to £3,000 per year |
| John Stuart Day Scholarship | UK Campus-based mature Physics students | £4,000 per year |
| Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) Scholarship | Leicester-based students on a full-time Undergraduate course | £5,000 per year |
| Music scholarships | Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above | £500 |
| Sports scholarships | Talented and performance focused student athletes | Facilities, coaching and financial support |
| Â鶹ÊÓƵ Bursary Scheme | Students from areas of low higher education participation | £1,000 per year |
| Margaret Rankin Pitt Scholarship | UK, Campus-based female Physics students | £4,000 per year |
| Sir Laurence Howard Rutland Scholarship | UK-based students with a connection to the County of Rutland, UK | £2,000 per year |
| Skylark Scholarship | UK campus-based students from areas of low higher education participation | £4,000 per year |
Scholarships for international students
| Scholarship | Who is eligible? | Value |
|---|---|---|
| International Undergraduate tuition fee waiver | International fee-paying undergraduate students | Full tuition fee waiver |
| International Citizens of Change Scholarship | International fee-paying undergraduate students | £10,000 tuition fee discount |
| International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | International-fee-paying students | £5,000 per year |
| Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship | International-fee-paying students from Thailand | £5,000 per year |
| Chancellor’s International Scholarship | International-fee-paying students | £3,000 per year |
| Family Loyalty Discount | Any child, sibling or spouse of a Leicester student or graduate | 10% fee discount |
| Music scholarships | Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above | £500 |
| Sanctuary Scholarships | Asylum seekers | Tuition fee waiver + support package |
| Sports scholarships | Talented and performance focused student athletes | Facilities, coaching and financial support |
| ULSB International Dean’s Scholarship | Overseas undergraduate and postgraduate campus-based students School of Business students | £8,000 |
