{"id":7531,"date":"2022-05-16T18:19:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T12:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=7531"},"modified":"2026-06-04T11:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:19:37","slug":"university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students: 2026-27 Eligibility, Amounts and How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">12<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Leeds has \u00a314 million (Rs.179.9 crore) in scholarships for international students in 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>The International Excellence Scholarship offers 500 awards worth Rs.3,85,680, Rs.7,71,360 or Rs.20,56,960.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Indian passport holders get Rs.7,71,360 off fees automatically, no application required.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Leeds MBA and online courses are not eligible for the International Excellence Scholarship.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Both scholarship rounds for September 2026 are closed; the next window is September 2027.\n<\/li>\n\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian UG or PG student planning to study in Leeds September 2026\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students_2026\"><\/span><strong>Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Leeds does not offer a single scholarship that covers tuition, accommodation, and living costs together. All awards are partial fee reductions. The good news is that self-funded Indian students can hold more than one award at a time, and the combined savings can go up to Rs.2.5 lakh or more on a Masters tuition fee.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#Leeds_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students_2026\" title=\"Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students 2026\">Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#The_International_Excellence_Scholarship_What_Indian_Students_Actually_Need_to_Know\" title=\"The International Excellence Scholarship: What Indian Students Actually Need to Know?\">The International Excellence Scholarship: What Indian Students Actually Need to Know?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#The_International_Regional_Scholarship_The_Automatic_Leeds_Award_for_Indian_Passport_Holders\" title=\"The International Regional Scholarship: The Automatic Leeds Award for Indian Passport Holders\">The International Regional Scholarship: The Automatic Leeds Award for Indian Passport Holders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#Leeds_Faculty_Scholarships_for_Indian_Students_Arts_Business_and_Philosophy_Deadlines\" title=\"Leeds Faculty Scholarships for Indian Students: Arts, Business, and Philosophy Deadlines\">Leeds Faculty Scholarships for Indian Students: Arts, Business, and Philosophy Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#Can_You_Stack_Multiple_Leeds_University_Scholarships_as_an_Indian_Student\" title=\"Can You Stack Multiple Leeds University Scholarships as an Indian Student?\">Can You Stack Multiple Leeds University Scholarships as an Indian Student?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#Which_Leeds_Scholarship_Should_You_Apply_For_A_Guide_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Which Leeds Scholarship Should You Apply For? A Guide for Indian Students\">Which Leeds Scholarship Should You Apply For? A Guide for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#Documents_Required_to_Apply_for_Leeds_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Documents Required to Apply for Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students\">Documents Required to Apply for Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#What_to_Do_if_Things_Go_Wrong_With_Your_Leeds_University_Scholarship_Application_as_an_Indian_Student\" title=\"What to Do if Things Go Wrong With Your Leeds University Scholarship Application as an Indian Student?\">What to Do if Things Go Wrong With Your Leeds University Scholarship Application as an Indian Student?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#3_Key_Takeaways_Before_Applying_to_Leeds_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"3 Key Takeaways Before Applying to Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students\">3 Key Takeaways Before Applying to Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-leeds-scholarship-edibility-tip\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Leeds_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students\">Frequently Asked Questions About Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Here is every active award for September 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Level<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value (INR)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>How do you get it?<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Stacks With Others?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/business.leeds.ac.uk\/dir-record\/lubs-scholarships\/2467\/international-excellence-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Excellence Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>UG and PG Masters<\/td><td>Rs.3,85,680\/Rs.7,71,360\/ Rs.20,56,960<\/td><td>Application required (competitive)<\/td><td>Yes, subject to 100% fee cap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds.ac.uk\/masters-funding-scholarships\/doc\/leeds-masters-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Regional Scholarship (Masters)<\/a><\/td><td>Masters<\/td><td>Rs.77,136<\/td><td>Automatic, no application<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds.ac.uk\/international-scholarships-funding\/doc\/undergraduate-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Regional Scholarship (UG\/Foundation)<\/a><\/td><td>UG and Foundation Year<\/td><td>Rs.64,280<\/td><td>Automatic, no application<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Faculty and School-Specific Awards<\/td><td>UG and Masters<\/td><td>Varies, up to Rs.12,85,600<\/td><td>Varies by school<\/td><td>Yes, subject to 100% fee cap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds.ac.uk\/research-funding-scholarships\/doc\/scholarships-under-represented-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leeds Opportunity Research Scholarship (LORS)<\/a><\/td><td>PhD<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><td>Up to 5 awards per session; open to students from Black, Asian, and minoritized ethnic groups (including Indian nationals); covers any Leeds Faculty<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds.ac.uk\/international-scholarships-funding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds.ac.uk\/international-scholarships-funding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Leeds: International Scholarships and Funding<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>The biggest mistake Indian students make is spending weeks on a competitive scholarship application without first checking whether they already qualify for the automatic Regional Scholarship. Confirm the automatic award first, then decide whether the competitive round is worth the effort.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_International_Excellence_Scholarship_What_Indian_Students_Actually_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><strong>The International Excellence Scholarship: What Indian Students Actually Need to Know?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Leeds&#8217;s flagship competitive scholarship for international students. For September 2026, there are 500 awards across three tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rs.3,85,680 (\u00a33,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rs.7,71,360 (\u00a36,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rs.20,56,960 (\u00a316,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u00a316,000 award covers roughly 50% of a standard Masters tuition fee at Leeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is eligible?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Classified as an international fee-paying student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible taught masters (including MRes) starting in September 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong academic record, typically a 2:1 Honours degree or the Indian equivalent (60% to 65%+ from a recognized university).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated professional and extracurricular achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is excluded?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Leeds MBA applicants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online course applicants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students funded by an external sponsor or organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application rounds for 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Round 1: <\/strong>Closed 27 February 2026 (results by 27 March 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 2: <\/strong>Closed 15 May 2026 (results by 12 June 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Both rounds are now closed for September 2026 entry. If you are reading this after May 2026 and have not applied, the next window opens for September 2027 entry.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>1 GBP = Rs. 128.56 (as of June 4, 2026). Exchange rates fluctuate regularly; always verify from the official sources before making any transaction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What &#8220;leadership potential&#8221; means in this application:<\/em><\/strong><em> Leeds is not looking for student council presidents. They want evidence of something done outside your coursework, an internship that led to a measurable result, a community initiative, or research assistance for a faculty member. If you can describe a specific outcome rather than just a role, your application is stronger. Applications that list positions without results tend to score lower at the shortlisting stage.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For Indian applicants, qualifying examples include founding or leading a college technical fest chapter, coordinating an NGO placement program, or a funded internship where you can name a specific business outcome. Position titles without outcomes, such as &#8216;President of the Technical Society&#8217; without specifying what the society accomplished, are less effective at the Leeds shortlisting stage.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a broader look at UK funding options running alongside these awards, see<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-uk-scholarships-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-uk-scholarships-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top UK scholarships for Indian students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_International_Regional_Scholarship_The_Automatic_Leeds_Award_for_Indian_Passport_Holders\"><\/span><strong>The International Regional Scholarship: The Automatic Leeds Award for Indian Passport Holders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This award surprises many Indian students because it requires no application at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who qualifies:<\/strong> Indian passport holders who are self-funded and hold a September 2026 course offer from Leeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award value:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Masters students:<\/strong> Rs.7,71,360 (\u00a36,000) fee reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foundation Year students:<\/strong> Rs.6,42,800 (\u00a35,000) fee reduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Leeds emails you after your course offer is confirmed. You click the link in that email to confirm your interest, and the reduction is applied directly to your tuition fee bill; there is no scholarship form to fill out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Two conditions that often trip up Indian applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>You must be a passport holder, not just domiciled in India. If you hold another country&#8217;s passport but currently live in India, you are not eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your employer, an Indian government scholarship, or any external body pays your fees, you are excluded from this award.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If you do not receive the Regional Scholarship email within a few weeks of accepting your Leeds offer, contact the Leeds Student Financial Support team directly. Do not wait and assume it will arrive on its own.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_Faculty_Scholarships_for_Indian_Students_Arts_Business_and_Philosophy_Deadlines\"><\/span><strong>Leeds Faculty Scholarships for Indian Students: Arts, Business, and Philosophy Deadlines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several Leeds schools run their own awards for international students. These close earlier than the university-wide rounds, and most students discover them too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>School \/ Faculty<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Award<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Deadline (2026)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Arts, Humanities and Cultures<\/td><td>Head of School Masters Excellence Scholarship<\/td><td>Rs.12,85,600 (\u00a310,000), 5 awards<\/td><td>30 June 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arts, Humanities and Cultures<\/td><td>Herbert Thompson Scholarship<\/td><td>50% international fee waiver<\/td><td>2 May 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arts, Humanities and Cultures<\/td><td>Julian Rushton Scholarship<\/td><td>50% international fee waiver<\/td><td>2 May 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philosophy, Religion and History of Science<\/td><td>Mangoletsi-Potts Scholarship<\/td><td>Partial international fee waiver<\/td><td>13 July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leeds University Business School<\/td><td>Various Masters awards<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><td>Check school page<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>1 GBP = Rs. 128.56 (as of June 4, 2026). Exchange rates fluctuate regularly; always verify from the official sources before making any transaction.<\/em><br><strong><em>Sources:<a href=\"https:\/\/ahc.leeds.ac.uk\/dir-record\/scholarships\/2030\/head-of-school-masters-excellence-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/ahc.leeds.ac.uk\/dir-record\/scholarships\/2030\/head-of-school-masters-excellence-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Head of School Masters Excellence Scholarship<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/ahc.leeds.ac.uk\/dir-record\/scholarships\/1485\/herbert-thompson-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Herbert Thompson Scholarship<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/ahc.leeds.ac.uk\/dir-record\/scholarships\/1486\/julian-rushton-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julian Rushton Scholarship<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/ahc.leeds.ac.uk\/dir-record\/scholarships\/1472\/mangoletsi-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mangoletsi-Potts Scholarship<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/business.leeds.ac.uk\/directory\/4\/lubs-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leeds University Business School Scholarships<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>Faculty scholarships in the Arts cluster close six to eight weeks ahead of the university-wide round. If you are applying to any Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences program at Leeds and planning for 2027 entry, build your calendar around a February deadline for the university scholarship and a late-April deadline for faculty awards.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Stack_Multiple_Leeds_University_Scholarships_as_an_Indian_Student\"><\/span><strong>Can You Stack Multiple Leeds University Scholarships as an Indian Student?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, in some cases. Here is how the combinations work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>International Regional Scholarship<\/strong> (automatic) can be held alongside the <strong>International Excellence Scholarship<\/strong> (competitive), subject to the 100% fee cap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty or school scholarships can be combined with university-wide awards, again subject to the 100% cap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students funded by an external sponsor or organization are excluded from the regional scholarship and most competitive rounds. If your employer is reimbursing you personally after you pay the university, rather than paying Leeds directly, you may still qualify as self-funded. Confirm your eligibility with the Leeds Student Financial Support team before assuming you are excluded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>In practice, the maximum most Indian Masters students save at Leeds through stacking is Rs.15.43 lakh to Rs.20.57 lakh (\u00a312,000 to \u00a316,000) in combined awards on a Rs.36.00 lakh to Rs.41.14 lakh (\u00a328,000 to \u00a332,000) fee. That is meaningful but not transformative. Build your financial plan around the full tuition cost; treat any scholarship as a reduction you confirm after getting the offer, not as a funding strategy<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Leeds_Scholarship_Should_You_Apply_For_A_Guide_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Which Leeds Scholarship Should You Apply For? A Guide for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are a final-year BTech, BSc, or BA student in India graduating in May or June 2026, planning a self-funded Masters at Leeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should receive the International Regional Scholarship automatically after you accept your offer: Rs.77,136 off fees, no action needed. Both Excellence Scholarship rounds are now closed for 2026 entry. Check whether your specific Leeds school has a faculty scholarship still open. The Mangoletsi-Potts Scholarship closes 13 July 2026, and the Head of School Masters Excellence Award closes 30 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are a working professional in India applying for an MSc or MA at Leeds, and your employer is contributing part of your course fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read your Leeds offer letter carefully. If your employer is paying the university directly, you will likely be classified as sponsored, which excludes you from the Regional Scholarship. If your employer is reimbursing you personally after you pay, you may still count as self-funded. Confirm your classification with Leeds before planning your finances around any scholarship amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are applying for a Leeds undergraduate degree after Class 12 or completing a Foundation Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Excellence Scholarship for UG applicants has already closed for September 2026. The International Regional Scholarship (Rs.64,280) still applies automatically to eligible Indian UG students who are self-funded and hold an Indian passport. For 2027 UG entry, check the ineligible course list on the Leeds UG scholarships page before building a financial plan around this award, as some programs are excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Understanding which UK intake your course falls under also matters for scholarship timing. See<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/uk-intakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/uk-intakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK intakes 2026-27<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> for how September and January entry affect your options.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_to_Apply_for_Leeds_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required to Apply for Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What Leeds needs?<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>India-Specific Notes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic transcripts<\/a><\/td><td>All years of bachelor&#8217;s degree, semester-wise<\/td><td>Marksheets from each semester; CGPA must be converted to a percentage; most Leeds schools accept the institution&#8217;s own conversion formula.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provisional\/degree certificate<\/td><td>Proof of qualification<\/td><td>If your final results are not declared yet, Leeds accepts a provisional certificate or a letter from your university confirming your expected graduation date.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class 10 and Class 12 certificates<\/td><td>For UG applicants<\/td><td>CBSE, ICSE, and state board certificates all accepted; no WES evaluation required for UK applications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/digest\/toefl-2026-format-changes-guide-by-expert-leap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/pte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE<\/a> scorecard<\/td><td>English language proof<\/td><td>Minimum IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 for most Masters programs at Leeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leeds course offer letter<\/td><td>Proof of offer<\/td><td>Required before any scholarship application opens; you cannot apply for International Excellence without this<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition fee deposit receipt<\/td><td>Proof of intent to enrol<\/td><td>\u00a33,000 deposit required by the date in your offer letter; without this, scholarship eligibility lapses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport copy<\/td><td>Identity and nationality verification<\/td><td>Indian passport required for the Regional Scholarship; photocopy of the biodata page is sufficient<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal statement (International Excellence only)<\/td><td>Statement of academic intent and extracurricular achievement<\/td><td>Separate from your course application <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/statement-of-purpose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOP<\/a>; specific to this scholarship form<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Month-by-Month Plan to Secure a Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This calendar is built around the Indian academic year for a student whose final semester ends in April or May 2026 and who is targeting September 2026 entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Month<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Aug-Sep 2025<\/td><td>Shortlist Leeds courses; check ineligible course lists for scholarship purposes; register for IELTS if not yet done<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct-Nov 2025<\/td><td>Appear for IELTS; begin Leeds application via <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/uk\/university-details\/ucas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UCAS<\/a> (UG) or Leeds direct portal (Masters)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 2025<\/td><td>Submit course application; aim to receive offer by January to be in time for scholarship Round 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jan-Feb 2026<\/td><td>Receive course offer; confirm offer on portal; prepare International Excellence Scholarship application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27 Feb 2026<\/td><td>Scholarship Round 1 deadline (now passed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 2026<\/td><td>Round 1 results: pay tuition fee deposit (\u00a33,000) to protect offer and scholarship eligibility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr-May 2026<\/td><td>Final semester exams; gather provisional certificate or expected result letter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15 May 2026<\/td><td>Scholarship Round 2 deadline (now passed for 2026 intake)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jun 2026<\/td><td>Round 2 results; confirm <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cas-letter-uk-fees-requirements-sample-and-processing-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAS<\/a> request with Leeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jul 2026<\/td><td>Apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/student-visas-uk-uk-student-visa-requirements-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Student Visa<\/a>; biometrics appointment; submit financial documents to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/uk-visas-and-immigration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UKVI<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug 2026<\/td><td>Chase visa decision; arrange accommodation; complete pre-departure checklist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sep 2026<\/td><td>Arrive in Leeds; automatic scholarship reductions apply to your fee bill<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a complete breakdown of the visa process and current fees in rupees, see<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/uk-visa-fees-for-indian-citizens-in-rupees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/uk-visa-fees-for-indian-citizens-in-rupees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK student visa<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_if_Things_Go_Wrong_With_Your_Leeds_University_Scholarship_Application_as_an_Indian_Student\"><\/span><strong>What to Do if Things Go Wrong With Your Leeds University Scholarship Application as an Indian Student?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You missed both scholarship rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the International Excellence rounds for September 2026 are closed. If you still want to study at Leeds this September, your remaining routes for a fee reduction are the automatic International Regional Scholarship (if you qualify as a self-funded Indian passport holder) and any faculty-specific award still open. The Head of School Masters Excellence Award closes 30 June 2026, and the Mangoletsi-Potts Scholarship closes 13 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your degree results have not been declared yet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leeds accepts applications and scholarship forms with predicted marks and a provisional transcript. Ask your Indian university to issue a letter on letterhead confirming your expected graduation date and your likely final percentage or CGPA. Do not delay submitting this; if your final results come in lower than the predicted figure, your offer conditions may be reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your scholarship was awarded but your UK student visa was refused<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Leeds&#8217;s Student Financial Support team immediately. Your tuition deposit refund eligibility depends on the reason for refusal and the timing, so check the Leeds fee refund policy on their official website before assuming a full refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>UKVI requires you to show funds covering your full first-year tuition plus living costs regardless of any scholarship you hold. Show the full amount in your bank statements, not the net-after-scholarship figure. This catches a significant number of Indian applicants who receive a scholarship and then present reduced bank balance figures to the visa officer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Takeaways_Before_Applying_to_Leeds_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>3 Key Takeaways Before Applying to Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check the automatic award first: <\/strong>Indian passport holders who are self-funded qualify for the International Regional Scholarship without applying. Confirm this with Leeds before spending time on competitive rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sequence matters more than effort: <\/strong>You need a course offer before you can access any scholarship at Leeds. Get the offer early, then time your scholarship application to Round 1 (late February) rather than Round 2 (mid-May) to maximize your chances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show full funds on your visa application: <\/strong>A scholarship award does not reduce the bank balance UKVI expects to see. Show the complete cost of attendance in your financial documents, not the net figure after any scholarship reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about Leeds scholarships or UK applications?<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Leeds_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Leeds University Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571773597\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the University of Leeds offer full scholarships for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Leeds does not offer a single award covering tuition, accommodation, and living costs together. The highest individual award is the International Excellence Scholarship at \u00a316,000 (Rs.2,05,696), which covers roughly 50% of a standard Masters tuition fee. Indian students can combine partial awards, but a single all-expenses scholarship is not available directly through Leeds. External options such as the Chevening Scholarship are fully funded and open to Indian applicants. See<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/unlimited-scholarships-in-the-uk-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> fully funded scholarships in UK<\/a> for a wider list.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571791419\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I apply for the Leeds International Excellence Scholarship without a confirmed offer?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. A conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible Leeds course is required before a scholarship application can be submitted. Wait for the offer first, then check whether the scholarship round is still open.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571792328\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the International Regional Scholarship automatic for Indian students at Leeds?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. If you hold an Indian passport, are self-funded, and have a course offer for September 2026, Leeds will notify you by email. You confirm your interest through the link in that email. No separate application is needed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571793359\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I stack multiple Leeds scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, subject to the 100% tuition fee cap. The Regional Scholarship can be combined with the International Excellence Scholarship and most faculty-level awards. Confirm the exact combination rules with Leeds&#8217;s Student Financial Support team once you have your offer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571794399\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I combine a Leeds scholarship with Chevening?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, Chevening is an external sponsoring body. Chevening scholars are classified as sponsored students at Leeds and are therefore ineligible for the International Regional Scholarship and most competitive rounds. Check with Leeds Student Financial Support before assuming otherwise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571795395\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What IELTS score do I need to be eligible for Leeds scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Scholarship eligibility at Leeds does not carry a separate IELTS threshold. The English language requirement comes from your course offer. Most taught Masters programs require an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 6.0. Without this qualification, you will not receive a course offer, and without a course offer, you cannot access any scholarship.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571814551\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens to my scholarship if my UK student visa is refused?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Contact Leeds&#8217;s student finance team as soon as you receive a refusal. Refund eligibility on your tuition deposit and any pre-paid fees depends on the timing and reason for refusal. Check the Leeds fee refund policy at leeds.ac.uk for the exact conditions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571861065\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are Leeds scholarships available for PhD students from India?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. The Leeds Opportunity Research Scholarship (LORS) is specifically designed for postgraduate researchers from Black, Asian, and other minoritised ethnic groups. Indian students are eligible. Up to 5 awards are available per session for study in any Leeds faculty. This is a separate pool from the Masters scholarship rounds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571861979\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>I missed both scholarship rounds for September 2026. Is there anything I can still do?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Check individual faculty and school pages at leeds.ac.uk. The Head of School Masters Excellence Scholarship closes 30 June 2026. The Mangoletsi-Potts Scholarship in Philosophy, Religion and History of Science closes 13 July 2026. Beyond these, your next full opportunity is the September 2027 intake.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780571863205\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does Leeds offer scholarships only for postgraduate students, or are there also scholarships for undergraduate Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both. The International Excellence Scholarship covers UG applicants, as does the International Regional Scholarship. However, the UG International Excellence round has already closed for September 2026. The automatic Regional Scholarship (Rs.6,42,800) applies to eligible self-funded Indian UG students without a separate application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">12<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Leeds has \u00a314 million (Rs.179.9 crore) in scholarships for international students in 2026. The International Excellence Scholarship offers 500 awards worth Rs.3,85,680, Rs.7,71,360 or Rs.20,56,960. Indian passport holders get Rs.7,71,360 off fees automatically, no application required. Leeds MBA and online courses are not eligible for the International Excellence Scholarship. 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