The University of Leicester is offering full tuition fee waivers to high-achieving international undergraduate students starting an eligible course in September 2027. The award supports students with strong academic potential, clear ambitions and a commitment to contributing positively to the University community.
Application Deadline & Key Dates:
- Application Closing Deadline: 4 June 2027 at 11:59 PM UK Time
- Shortlist / Non-Shortlist Notifications: By 23 July 2027
- Offer Conditions Deadline for Shortlisted Candidates: By 20 August 2027
- Final Scholarship Outcome Notifications: After UCAS results publication (from 13 August) and no later than 26 August 2027
- Course Start Date: September 2027
Tell Me About The Program:
The University of Leicester International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver is a prestigious, fully funded scholarship program designed for high-achieving international undergraduate students. The award supports ambitious students with strong academic potential and a commitment to positive community impact, providing full tuition coverage for up to three years of study on the UK campus.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- All full-time, campus-based undergraduate programmes excluding Medicine and all programmes with an integrated foundation year.
Type:
Fully Funded Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver / International Merit Scholarship
Who can Apply:
- Fee Status: Must be classified as an international fee-paying student.
- Offer Status: Must hold a valid offer for an eligible full-time undergraduate programme at the University of Leicester (UK campus) starting in September 2027 (Year 1, 2, or 3 entry).
- Choice Status:
- If applied via UCAS: Must make Leicester your firm choice by the deadline specified on your UCAS hub.
- If applied direct: Must firmly accept your offer directly with the university by 4 June 2027.
- Academic Threshold: Must normally achieve the international qualification equivalent of two grades above the standard A-level entry requirement for your course (e.g., if the standard entry requirement is ABB, scholarship applicants must achieve AAA equivalent).
How Applicants Are Selected:
Applications are evaluated on academic merit (exceeding standard entry requirements by two grade equivalents), extracurricular achievements, and a short video submission scored across three main categories:
- Realism: Feasibility and viability of your plans for university and your future.
- Creativity: Originality in your thought process, approach, and presentation of your ideas (production/filming skills are not judged).
- Impact: Demonstration of your ambition to act as a “Citizen of Change” and make the world better.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to all international fee-paying students worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
University of Leicester UK Campus, Leicester, United Kingdom.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Up to 30 full tuition fee waivers available globally (Note: The university may allocate some through strategic partnerships or award fewer if applications do not meet the required standard).
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Full Tuition Waiver: 100% waiver of international tuition fees for each year of the course, up to a maximum of 3 years.
- (Note: For courses exceeding 3 years in duration, the remaining year reverts to the standard international tuition fee with an automatic £5,000 merit discount depending on initial entry grades).
What is Not Covered:
The scholarship covers tuition fees only. It does not cover living expenses, housing, or travel costs, and is not applicable during industrial placement years, overseas exchange years, resit years, or periods of suspended studies.
How Long Will it Last:
Up to 3 Years of undergraduate study (starting September 2027).
Required Application Documents:
- Completed University of Leicester Scholarship Application Form.
- Short Video Submission (Max 2 minutes): Responding to three core questions:
- What do you want to achieve after university?
- How will your chosen degree help you achieve this?
- How will you contribute to the University community while you’re here?(Submitted via accessible link: Google Drive, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WeChat Video, or Douyin).
- Summary of extracurricular activities included within the application form.
How to Apply:
- Secure your admission offer for an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Leicester for September 2027.
- Designate Leicester as your firm choice via UCAS (or accept directly by 4 June 2027 if non-UCAS).
- Record your 2-minute video addressing the three prompt questions (you do not need to appear in the video if you prefer not to).
- Complete the official scholarship application form, paste your accessible video link, detail your extracurricular activities, and submit before 4 June 2027 at 11:59 PM UK Time.
