Funding & benefits
Overview
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
The University of Leeds provides a £6,000 fee reduction for international Masters students from specific countries. You must hold a passport from Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United States of America, or Vietnam to qualify. This funding is available for students with a conditional or unconditional offer for a Masters degree, including MRes, starting in September 2026. Some Masters courses are excluded from this scholarship.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- To be eligible for an International Masters Regional Scholarship you must:
- be a passport holder from one of the following countries/regions: Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America or Vietnam; If you hold an eligible passport, but currently live in another country/region, you will be eligible for this scholarship. If you are only domiciled in one of these countries or regions, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
- If you hold an eligible passport, but currently live in another country/region, you will be eligible for this scholarship.
- If you are only domiciled in one of these countries or regions, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
- be classified as an international fee-paying student;
- be self-funded or partially-funded;
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a Masters degree (including MRes) starting in September 2026.
- be a passport holder from one of the following countries/regions: Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America or Vietnam
- If you hold an eligible passport, but currently live in another country/region, you will be eligible for this scholarship. If you are only domiciled in one of these countries or regions, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
“An automatic £6,000 fee reduction scholarship is available for international Masters students from an eligible country/region.”
Should you apply?
It suits Undergraduate or Master's applicants working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in University of Leeds's words, is: "An automatic £6,000 fee reduction scholarship is available for international Masters students from an eligible country/region." Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate or Master's.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Prior degree / academic background: hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a Masters degree (including MRes) starting in September 2026..
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- be a passport holder from one of the following countries/regions: Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America or Vietnam; If you hold an eligible passport, but currently live in another country/region, you will be eligible for this scholarship. If you are only domiciled in one of these countries or regions, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
- If you hold an eligible passport, but currently live in another country/region, you will be eligible for this scholarship.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is International Regional Scholarships 2026 fully funded?
No. It is recorded as partial. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Am I eligible for International Regional Scholarships 2026?
In University of Leeds's own words: "An automatic £6,000 fee reduction scholarship is available for international Masters students from an eligible country/region."
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Undergraduate or Master's level applicants at University of Leeds in United Kingdom.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with University of Leeds before preparing an application.
What do I need to submit?
The official page lists 2 items: be a passport holder from one of the following countries/regions: Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America or Vietnam; If you hold an eligible passport, but currently live in another country/region, you will be eligible for this scholarship. If you are only domiciled in one of these countries or regions, you will not be eligible for this scholarship, If you hold an eligible passport, but currently live in another country/region, you will be eligible for this scholarship.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Leeds's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Official sources last checked: 27 Oct 2026 · Verified yesterday
About University of Leeds
University of Leeds is based in United Kingdom and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.