University of Leicester International Citizens of Change Scholarship 2026

The University of Leicester is proud to welcome 100s of students from around the world each year who all make a positive contribution to the study environment and diversity of our university community. To highlight our commitment to supporting Citizens of Change internationally as well as locally, the University is delighted to be offering 10 International Citizens of Change Scholarships for the September 2026 intake worth £10,000 per year for up to three years.

• Table of Content
• About University of Leicester
• University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship

• A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

Requirements for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• You must be starting a full-time undergraduate programme* at the University of Leicester, UK campus commencing in September 2026 for year one, two or three of your undergraduate programme.
• You must have made Leicester your 'firm choice' by Tuesday 30 June 2026 (if you have applied via UCAS, you will need to reply by your UCAS reply deadline, which may be earlier than this date).
• All conditions of your offer must be met no later than Thursday 20th August 2026. 
• You must be classed as an international student for fee purposes.

*Excluding Medicine, LLB Maitrise, STEM International Foundation and 'International Year 1' courses.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Leicester Undergraduate Scholarship

You will be scored based on three main categories:

1. Realism: In this category, we’re looking at the feasibility of your answers. Is it possible and do your answers show you’ve given thought and consideration to the viability of your plans for your university life and your future?
2. Creativity: By creativity, we don’t mean how good your video skills are. This is about your thought process, your idea and how you’ve approached the topic and how you’ve demonstrated your idea. Does your plan stand out from the crowd? 
3. Impact: At Leicester, we are Citizens of Change working for a better future through diverse understanding and ambitious research. We champion diversity and unite in our ambition to pursue knowledge that has an impact in making our world a better place. Will your plans for during and after your degree impact the world for the better? No matter how big or small we will be looking at how well you have demonstrated the impact you could make in the world.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To be considered, you need to create a short video (no more than two minutes) which answers these three questions:

• What do you want to achieve after university?
• How will your chosen degree help you achieve this?
• How will you contribute to the University community while you’re here?

Videos should be submitted as a link to Google Drive, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Wechat Video or Douyin in the section indicated in the application form. We're not looking for film-making or acting skills, but instead how you approach and answer the questions.

You don’t need to be in the video yourself if you don’t want to be. Alongside the video submission, we will also take into consideration your Personal Statement and any extracurricular activities you have highlighted in the application form.

For more information, kindly visit University of Leicester scholarship webpage.