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Funding and scholarships

All countries

Title Summary UK/International Who is eligible?
Alumni Bursary A 10% reduction of tuition fees. All countries All graduates of the University of Leeds.
British Medical Council Funding advice for UK and international students thinking of applying to Medical School. All countries
Intercalation Intercalation is an additional year’s study taken during the Medicine degree programme which provides an opportunity to explore a new area, gain new knowledge and skills. All countries
John Gilbert Vause Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is available to home, EU and international students at the University of Leeds who are intercalating at undergraduate level and studying at the School of Medicine. This award provides a grant of £500 and has two places available. All countries This award is available to University of Leeds MBChB students pursuing an intercalating programme study at the University of Leeds. There is no need to apply, application is automatic. For the purpose of making awards to medical students who are intercalating, the School ranks students within the year cohort according to the score achieved in the most recent Integrated Summative Examination (ISE). Students in Year 1-4 of the MBChB programme take ISEs at the end of each year of study. It is the highest ranking in the relevant ISE which determines the recipient of the above awards.
Medicine CL Fund These scholarships are available to home, EU and international students at the University of Leeds who are intercalating at undergraduate level and studying at the School of Medicine. This award provides a grant of £1,000 and has five places available. All countries Only applicable to intercalating University of Leeds students. This award will be made to support 5 students who wish to intercalate onto a BSc programme for a year.
Sanctuary scholarships Funding available for forced migrants to the UK who are unable to access mainstream funding. All countries Forced UK migrants
The Martin Bequest (BSc Applied Health - Medical Education) This scholarship is available to home, EU and international students at the University of Leeds who are intercalating at undergraduate level and studying at the School of Medicine. This award provides a grant of £4,000. All countries Only applicable to intercalating University of Leeds students studying BSc Applied Health - Medical Education.
The McLeod Award (Microbiology) This scholarship is available to home, EU and international students at the University of Leeds who are intercalating at undergraduate level and studying at the School of Medicine. This award provides a grant of up to £5,000. All countries Only applicable to intercalating University of Leeds students studying a Microbiology related MSc.

UK

Title Summary UK/International Who is eligible?
British Heart Foundation (BHF) BHF run a 4-year PhD programme in Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes which funds 5 studentships a year. UK
EPSRC Bragg Centre Doctoral Training Studentships 2024/5 The Bragg Centre is proud to offer up to five PhD studentships each year, which includes fees and a maintenance grant for 3.5 years. Each year, a range of projects covering the breadth of our materials research portfolio will be available for applications. These will address fundamental and applied problems across design, characterisation, fabrication and modelling. UK
Fee Scholarship 2024 Up to 10 one-year UK fees scholarships worth up to £14,000 are available for applicants to full-time Masters and MRes degrees in any Faculty. UK Candidates must hold a UK 2i degree.
Funds for Women Graduates Grants, bursaries and fellowships available for women graduates studying in Great Britain. Funds for Women Graduates (FfWG) is an educational charity whose objective is promoting the higher education and wider learning of women graduates. UK
Government Loan If you start a Masters or postgraduate doctoral course you may be eligible for a government-backed loan. UK
Leeds Bursary The Leeds Bursary (LB) is available to undergraduate students and is dependent on your income and can range from £1,000 to £2,000. UK The LB is available to Medical and Dental students in the first four years of study who meet the eligibility criteria. This is in addition to your standard funding.
Leeds Doctoral Scholarships Up to seven Doctoral Scholarships are available for UK students for up to 3.5 years. UK
Leeds Masters Scholarship The Leeds Masters Scholarship supports UK students from under-represented groups to study a postgraduate qualification. This award is worth £7,000 and eligibility is based on your personal circumstances. UK
NHS Students studying certain health courses may be able to get NHS funding UK UK undergraduate and postgraduate students
NHS Learning Support Fund The NHS offers various types of additional financial support to students studying certain Medical, Dentistry, and Healthcare courses to assist with costs related to study such as travel and childcare. UK
NIHR Leeds Non-Clinical PhD Scholarship The University of Leeds is providing generous matched funding, supplementing the NIHR Leeds BRC award, to allow us to appoint up to 4 non-clinical PhD Fellows who can select from 22 BRC related projects. Each PhD will be registered at the University of Leeds and we welcome applications from individuals, irrespective of their background, who can evidence great potential and commitment. UK
Richard Jones Intercalated and Early Career Clinicians Scholarship For students intercalating or for early career clinicians in areas of health data/digital health/health informatics. UK Suitable for Health Informatics with Data Science programmes but it's offered across the SoM PG programmes.
Sports scholarships programme Sport and Physical Activity offers two sports scholarship programmes. Sports Scholarships enable students to compete at the highest level whilst studying for their degreed. Coaching Scholarships give students the opportunity to work with our head coaches to improve the clubs performance. UK Elite athletes as they combine academic and sporting excellence during their time at the University. Sports Scholarships enable students to compete at the highest level whilst studying for their degreed. Coaching Scholarships give students the opportunity to work with our head coaches to improve the club's performance.
Student Loans Company You can apply for Government student loans and funding from the University. UK Undergraduate and Postgraduate applicants.
Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) The YCEDE provides 21 PhD scholarships. UK UK-based graduates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

International

Title Summary UK/International Who is eligible?
Beit Trust Provides funding for students from Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe for a full-time Masters course. Students must intend to return to their country after their studies. International Candidates must hold a degree equivalent to a UK 2i with relevant work experience.
Chevening Scholarships The Chevening Awards programme is an international scholarship scheme which enables students from over 170 countries to study in the UK. It is run on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and is part of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. A number of Chevening Partnerships awards co-funded by the FCO and the University of Leeds are also available. International
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) One of the largest and most prestigious International scholarship schemes in the world. The CSC awards over 800 scholarships for postgraduate study per year. Different schemes for low-, middle- and high-income commonwealth countries. Scholarships cover travel, along with tuition fees and living allowance. Selection is based on merit. International High income countries include: Anguilla, Australia, The Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunae Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Falkland Islands, Gibralta, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands. Low and middle income countries include: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Zambia.
International Masters Excellence Scholarship Our International Excellence Scholarships support international students to fulfil their academic potential and contribute to the social and cultural diversity of our student community. These competitive scholarships are awarded to particularly deserving candidates in the form of 50% or 25% fee deductions. International
Tetley and Lupton Scholarship For applicants studying a one-year full time Taught Masters or MRes. Candidates must hold a degree equivalent to at least a UK 1st class honours. Covers University fees only. International
World Scholarship Forum A very good general site for International PhD funding and international scholarships for students from around the world to study in a foreign country. International

Country-specific

Title Summary UK/International Who is eligible?
Africa AfterSchoolAfrica - offering support to African students on postgraduate courses in the UK. Country-specific PhD applicants from Africa.
Charles Wallace Trust Four separate scholarship programmes supporting students from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar to study in the UK. Funding amounts and eligibility vary for each scholarship. Country-specific
China China Scholarship Council - set up to support Chinese students living and studying abroad. Scholarships are available for PhD study, covering fees and living costs. They are normally administered by individual universities. Country-specific PhD applicants from China.
Kuwait Kuwaiti students interested in studying Medicine at Leeds need to contact the Kuwait Cultural Office for further details of financial support available: Country-specific Postgraduate and PhD applicants from Kuwait.
Latin America The University of Leeds has agreements with organisations across Latin America to provide funding for Masters and PhD students. Country-specific PhD applicants from Latin America.
Mexico The GREAT Scholarships programme is funded jointly by the UK Government’s Great Britain campaign and British Council, as part of the Study UK campaign. Country-specific A citizen of Mexico.
Turkey The GREAT Scholarships programme is funded jointly by the UK Government’s Great Britain campaign and British Council, as part of the Study UK campaign. Country-specific A citizen of Turkey.

Special circumstance

Title Summary UK/International Who is eligible?
Financial Assistance Fund The Leeds Financial Assistance Fund is a University-funded scheme for students and postgraduate researchers who are facing genuine or unexpected financial difficulties and who do not have alternative sources of financial support. Special circumstance Students are assessed on their individual needs and any help you get from the fund is non-repayable. You can apply at any time from the date you register up to the last day of your course.
Medical Students The BMA Charities Trust Fund offers grants to doctors and medical students who are in financial difficulty. Special circumstance
NHS Hardship Grant This is a hardship grant for medical and dental students who are experiencing financial hardship and have applied for and exhausted all other forms of support, including the Leeds Financial Assistance Fund (LFAF). Special circumstance
Parents and financial dependents If you have children, you may be eligible for help with your childcare costs with a government Childcare Grant. If you’re a full-time undergraduate student and an adult depends on you financially, you can apply for an Adult Dependants’ Grant. Special circumstance
PGR Cost of Living Bursary The University offers non-repayable cost of living bursary’s of £250 to eligible students. Special circumstance To be eligible you must be a registered PGR classed as either self-funding, unfunded in your overtime period or a funded PGR who receives a maintenance stipend of less than the UKRI minimum award.
Plus Programme The Plus Programme is a scheme for UK-fee paying Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students who come from backgrounds that are less represented at university. This programme can provide additional financial support. Special circumstance Eligible students include Care leavers and estranged students. Students from a low participation area. Students receiving Sanctuary Scholarships, undergraduate means tested students, Leeds Masters Scholars, Access to Leeds, Gateway to Medicine.
Students with a disability, health condition or learning needs If you have a disability, health condition or learning difficulty then you may be entitled to study-related support through the Disabled Students’ Allowance.   Special circumstance