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UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: United Kingdom

In recognition of the high standard of applications they receive for their degree programmes they are delighted to offer their International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship to international students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship rewards academic achievement for all international qualifications equivalent to British A-levels.

If you achieve the equivalent of two grades above the standard A-level entry requirement for your applied course, you will be awarded a discount from the standard tuition fee per year.  Students who complete their STEM International Foundation Year or International Year 1 course with an overall score of 70% or above will also be eligible for this scholarship. 

There is no need to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students will be automatically considered. If successful, you will be notified when you submit your final results.

Discretion will be applied where an equivalent level is not practically attainable within the marking scheme of particular international qualifications.

You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.

You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course commencing in September 2026.

The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.

The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years, or if you suspend your studies for any reason.

In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher-value award.

If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the university, you will still need to fulfill any conditions stated on your offer letter.

BENEFIT:

This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for (or progressing onto) an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades.

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FULLY FUNDED AUSTRALIA AWARDS MASTERS-LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS 

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026, 1400 AEST

LOCATION: Australia

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.

Scholars are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the scholar incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

Information on how to apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship.

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Participating countries

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BENEFIT:

Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:

Full tuition fees

Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route

Establishment allowance—a one-time-only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, textbooks, and study materials

Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE)—a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.

Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the scholar’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)

Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training

Supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience

Fieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework, which have a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

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