Scholarships at Leeds Beckett University

We really value the diversity that international students bring to Leeds Beckett University and we are delighted to offer the following scholarships to all eligible students from your country:

• International Foundation Year - £1,500 (first year only)

• Undergraduate Courses - £1,000 per year

• Postgraduate Courses - £3,000 (first year only)

• Research Courses - £1,500 per year

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must:

• Be assessed as having an ‘Overseas or EU’ residency status

• Be assessed to pay the overseas fee

• Be studying the relevant course full time

• Be actively enrolled on an eligible course

• Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible)

• Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year)

Exception List

You will not be eligible for the scholarship if any of the following apply to you;

• Courses or schemes where particular rates or payment arrangements exist (such as those relating to Franchise / Overseas / Partner Based delivery or any other special arrangement)

• Part time students

• Any repeat year

• Any year where the student is out on placement

• Students on Distance Learning courses

• Those studying PGDip or PGCert programmes

• Those studying LLM Legal Practice course

• Those studying Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Education (EdD), or Research By Published Works

To qualify for the Carnegie Sports Scholarship, applicants must not only showcase exceptional sporting achievements but also embody the core values of Leeds Beckett University. Recipients are expected to represent the university in British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) events, contributing to the vibrant and competitive sporting community we foster. 

Successful undergraduate recipients will receive a £6,000 annual scholarship. Postgraduate recipients will receive a 50% discount on postgraduate taught fees. 

Please select your sport below to view the minimum playing level criteria before you apply:

American Football

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Non- GB adult programme member.

• Extensive experience and high performance levels in European leagues.

• Extensive experience and high performance levels in North American leagues/divisions.

Football

Must meet one or more of the following criteria:

Men

• Be a regular contributor to a 1st team squad in Step 4 or above of the FA's National League pyramid OR equivalent home nation league experience.

• Have been part of a football academy at a club within Step 2 or above of the FA's National League pyramid and received an academy scholarship until U18. 

• Senior or age group international. 

Women

• Be a regular contributor to a 1st team squad in Tier 4 of the FA's Women's Football pyramid or above OR equivalent home nation league experience.

• Have been part of a football academy at a club within FA Women’s Super League/ FA Women’s Championship level and received an academy scholarship until to U18.

• Senior or age group international.

Athletics

Must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Will be assessed based on European U20 and U23 championship standards.

• Must have competed at a national or international level.

• All athlete personal best information must come from an official national governing body.

Cricket

Must have previous experience playing at or above a National U17's or U19's level.

Netball

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Home Nation Senior / Age Group International. Super League squad player.

• NPL playing with 80% court time in the last 3 years.

Rugby League

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Previous regular playing experience, or competition experience to be assessed by coaching team.

• Professional club academy experience.

Rugby Union

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Previous regular playing experience, or competition experience to be assessed by coaching team.

• Professional club academy experience.

Tennis

Must meet at least one or more of the below criteria: 

• Has or has had an ATP/WTA ranking point(s) or shows regular competition at futures level , points must have been earned by winning and not a wild card granted entry to main draw

• Has been ranked Top 500 Junior ITF. 

• Has been nationally ranked inside the Top 20 as a junior within a select number larger Tennis Federation countries.  

• Was at an NCAA Div 1/D2 University playing in the team regularly with a UTR of 11.8 or better . 10 or better for females.

• Shows a history of developing as a player towards ITF futures /challenger level.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must:

• Be assessed as having an 'Overseas or EU' residency status.

• Be assessed to pay the overseas fee.

• Be studying the relevant course full time.

• Be actively enrolled on an eligible course.

• Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible).

• Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year).

The Dean's Scholarship is aimed at undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Successful candidates will receive a scholarship worth £6,000 per year.

To qualify for the Dean’s Scholarship, candidates must:

• Apply for a full-time BA or BSc undergraduate course and receive an unconditional offer by the date noted in the eligibility criteria below.

• Meet country-specific academic entry requirements.

• Complete the online application form, which includes a video submission requirement.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in an interview panel. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must:

• Be assessed as having an ‘Overseas or EU’ residency status

• Be assessed to pay the overseas fee

• Be studying the relevant course full time

• Be actively enrolled on an eligible course

• Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible)

• Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year)

In addition, students from India must meet the following requirements: 

Entry Requirements: 

Class 12th CBSE - 75% and above
Class 12th State Board - 80% and above

IELTS Score (or equivalent): 6.5 with no skill below 6.0

We really value the diversity that international students bring to Leeds Beckett University and we are delighted to offer the following scholarships to all eligible students from your country:

International Foundation Year

Eligible individuals studying an International foundation year will be able to receive a scholarship of £1,500 for their first year.

Undergraduate Courses

Eligible individuals studying undergraduate courses will be able to receive a scholarship of £1,000 per year.

Postgraduate Courses

Eligible individuals studying the following postgraduate courses will be able to receive the scholarship amount stated for their first year.

• MBA Graduate Master of Business Administration - £1,500

• MSc Management (Including pathways) - £1,500

• MSc Construction Management - £2,000

• MSc Data Science - £2,000

• MSc Advanced Engineering Management - £2,000

• MSc Advanced Computer Science - £2,000

• MSc Information and Technology - £2,000

Eligible individuals studying postgraduate courses not mentioned above may be able to receive a scholarship of £3,000 for their first year.

Research Courses

Eligible individuals studying Research Courses will be able to receive a scholarship of £1,500 per year.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must:

• Be assessed as having an ‘Overseas or EU’ residency status.

• Be assessed to pay the overseas fee.

• Be studying the relevant course full time.

• Be actively enrolled on an eligible course.

• Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible).

• Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year).

Exception List

You will not be eligible for the scholarship if any of the following apply to you;

• Courses or schemes where particular rates or payment arrangements exist (such as those relating to Franchise / Overseas / Partner Based delivery or any other special arrangement).

• Part time students.

• Any repeat year.

• Any year where the student is out on placement.

• Students on Distance Learning courses.

• Those studying PGDip or PGCert programmes.

• Those studying LLM Legal Practice course.

• Those studying Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Education (EdD), or Research By Published Works.

Postgraduate Courses

Eligible individuals studying the following postgraduate courses will be able to receive the scholarship amount stated for their first year:

• MBA Graduate Master of Business Administration - £1,500

• MSc Management (Including pathways) - £1,500

• MSc Construction Management - £2,000

• MSc Data Science - £2,000

• MSc Advanced Engineering Management - £2,000

• MSc Advanced Computer Science - £2,000

• MSc Information and Technology - £2,000

Eligible individuals studying postgraduate courses not mentioned above may be able to receive a scholarship of £3,000 for their first year.

Research Courses

Eligible individuals studying Research Courses will be able to receive a scholarship of £1,500 per year. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must:

• Be assessed as having an 'Overseas or EU' residency status.

• Be assessed to pay the overseas fee.

• Be studying the relevant course full time.

• Be actively enrolled on an eligible course.

• Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible).

• Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year).

The LBU Global Award is presented in partnership with our esteemed university partners Akal Overseas and BitTrack. We aim to reduce barriers to a UK education by providing comprehensive support to successful postgraduate applicants.

Recipients will receive a full tuition fee waiver for their chosen postgraduate course. The award will also cover university accommodation, and an additional monthly stipend of £500 to cover living expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the LBU Global Award you must:

• Be assessed as having an 'Overseas or EU' residency status.

• Be assessed to pay the overseas fee.

• Be studying the relevant course full time.

• Be actively enrolled on an eligible course.

• Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year).

We really value the diversity that international students bring to Leeds Beckett University and we are delighted to offer the following scholarships to all eligible students from your country:

• International Foundation Year - £1,500 (first year only)

• Undergraduate Courses - £1,000 per year

• Postgraduate Courses - £3,000 (first year only)

• Research Courses - £1,500 per year

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must:

• Be assessed as having an ‘Overseas or EU’ residency status

• Be assessed to pay the overseas fee

• Be studying the relevant course full time

• Be actively enrolled on an eligible course

• Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible)

• Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year)

Exception List

You will not be eligible for the scholarship if any of the following apply to you;

• Courses or schemes where particular rates or payment arrangements exist (such as those relating to Franchise / Overseas / Partner Based delivery or any other special arrangement).

• Part time students.

• Any repeat year.

• Any year where the student is out on placement.

• Students on Distance Learning courses.

• Those studying PGDip or PGCert programmes.

• Those studying LLM Legal Practice course.

• Those studying Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Education (EdD), or Research By Published Works.

We really value the diversity that international students bring to Leeds Beckett University and we are delighted to offer the following scholarships to all eligible students from your country:

• International Foundation Year - £1,500 (first year only)

• Undergraduate Courses - £1,000 per year

• Postgraduate Courses - £3,000 (first year only)

• Research Courses - £1,500 per year

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship discount you must:

• Be assessed as having an ‘Overseas or EU’ residency status

• Be assessed to pay the overseas fee

• Be studying the relevant course full time

• Be actively enrolled on an eligible course

• Be a self-funded student, who is paying the full course fee for that year (those students who have their tuition fees paid by a third-party sponsor, employer or government agency will not be eligible)

• Studying that level of the course for the first time (i.e. not repeating any level during that year)

Exception List

You will not be eligible for the scholarship if any of the following apply to you;

• Courses or schemes where particular rates or payment arrangements exist (such as those relating to Franchise / Overseas / Partner Based delivery or any other special arrangement).

• Part time students.

• Any repeat year.

• Any year where the student is out on placement.

• Students on Distance Learning courses.

• Those studying PGDip or PGCert programmes.

• Those studying LLM Legal Practice course.

• Those studying Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Education (EdD), or Research By Published Works.