In recognition of the high standard of applications which they receive for their degree programmes, the university is delighted to offer an international merit scholarship. This merit-based scholarship, worth at least £3,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree* at the University of Leicester. A higher-level award of £5,000 will be made to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic performance.
This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree. This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Leicester in UK
Max scholarship per student: Pound 5,000 => Rs 4,99,400
Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 105.85 (last updated 9th January 2024)
Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly
Scholarship amount can be used for:
| Type of Expense | Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense |
| Tuition & Fees | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Living Expense | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Accommodation | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Air Fare/Travel Expenses | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Spouse/Child Care | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Health Cover | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Application | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Others | × Not covered in scholarship |
Number of students to be awarded:
Varies
India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Bangladesh, Nepal, Angola, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
There is no need to apply for this scholarship Eligible students will be automatically considered If successful, you will be notified when you submit your final results
Scholarship Application:
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable.
No separate application is needed.
Application Documents:
| Type of documents | Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted |
| Transcripts | Required |
| LOR | Required |
| SOP | Required |
Important Dates & FAQ info:
| Info | Date |
| Scholarship Deadline: | Not Available |
| Contact Email: | scholarships@leacuk |
Additional Information:
Terms and conditions –
This scholarship rewards academic achievement, for all international qualifications equivalent to British A-levels, as follows:
Special Restrictions:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:
| Exam name | Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any) |
| IELTS | Required (minimum score 6) |
| PTE | Required (minimum score 54) |
| 12 | Required (minimum score 800%) |
The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.
What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.
What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.
What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, LOR, and SOP.
What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly
UK