The University of Leicester has officially announced its International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship 2026, offering 30 full tuition fee waivers for students beginning their undergraduate studies in September 2026. This marks the first phase of the university’s long-term commitment to award 150 full waivers over five years, signaling a significant effort to support global academic talent.
Scholarship Coverage
The International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver for up to three years of study. It applies only to the entry year and cannot be combined with other Leicester scholarships. Accommodation and living expenses must be self-funded.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be international fee-paying students beginning a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester’s UK campus. Entry is allowed for Year 1, 2, or 3 of programmes lasting up to three years. Excluded programmes include Medicine, LLB Maitrise, International Year 1, the STEM International Foundation, and any degree exceeding three years in duration.
Academic Criteria
To be considered, students must achieve academic results equivalent to two grades above the standard A-level entry requirement for their chosen degree. They must also make Leicester their firm choice by 30 June 2026 and meet all offer conditions by 20 August 2026.
Video Submission Requirement
A distinctive element of this scholarship is a short two-minute video where applicants must answer three questions about their future goals, how their chosen degree supports those goals, and how they aim to contribute to the Leicester community. Videos will be evaluated for realism, creativity of ideas, and potential impact. Personal statements and extracurricular involvement will also influence selection.
Selection Timeline
The application period of International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship 2026 at University of Leicester will closes on 30 June 2026, followed by shortlisting and evaluation from 1 July to 20 August 2026. Successful applicants will receive their scholarship confirmation by 20 August 2026, while all others will be notified by 28 August 2026.
A Call to Prepare Early
With its generous financial support and global focus, this scholarship presents a rare chance for high-achieving international students to study in the UK without tuition fees. Students are encouraged to prepare their applications early and take advantage of this prestigious opportunity when submissions open on 18 November 2025.
Apply: https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/international-full-fee-waiver.