Tag Archives: united kingdom

master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

LEEDS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Leave a comment

LOCATION: United Kingdom

All candidates who are offered a place on the full-time MBA at Leeds University Business School will be automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to complete a separate application for the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY:

Particularly deserving candidates for the full-time MBA.

Candidates will be assessed by the responses given on their MBA application form and performance at an interview with the MBA Programme Director. 

To be considered, candidates must demonstrate a combination of:

Outstanding career achievements, including rapid progression and high levels of leadership responsibility 

An excellent academic record, demonstrating a desire for knowledge and continued professional development 

Potential to contribute and add value to the MBA programme, including the ability to bring diverse professional and cultural viewpoints 

Evidence of supporting communities, strong ethical values, or engaging in sustainable initiatives 

Potential to contribute to our alumni network and have a positive impact on the school, business, and society. 

Scholarships are reviewed by the MBA Programme Director following successful completion of the interview process and awarded periodically throughout the cycle. Those who are successful will be contacted directly; unfortunately, due to the volume of applications that they receive, they are unable to contact those who are unsuccessful.

BENEFIT:

Value: Variable – awarded as a tuition fee deduction

APPLY
master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH DEAN’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Leave a comment

Application Deadline: 1st July 2026 (for September 2026 entry).

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences champions international students who are driven to lead, influence, and deliver change in public service. The Dean’s Global Leadership Scholarship for Public Administration is awarded to exceptional candidates beginning their studies in September 2026, backing talent, ambition, and leadership potential with the support needed to achieve academic excellence and create lasting global impact.

ELIGIBILITY:

This competitive scholarship is available to self‑funded, international students enrolling in the full‑time, on‑campus MPA programme. Eligibility and consideration for the award require completion of the scholarship application form as part of the admissions process.

You must hold an offer for the Master of Public Administration course. You must have applied as a self-funded student on a full-time basis, on campus, for September 2026 entry.  

The scholarship is not available for students who have previously studied at the University of Portsmouth. 

The scholarship will take the form of a £4,000 fee reduction, effective at the time of registration and will only apply to your first year of study. Five scholarship awards are available for September 2026. 

Applicants for the Dean’s Global Leadership Scholarship for Public Administration for 2026 must complete the scholarship application form.  

To be considered, you will need to complete the scholarship application form as part of your application by 1st July 2026 (for September 2026 entry).

The scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship, discount, or fee offer.  

Your final discounted tuition fee will be confirmed on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS), which is issued after you hold an unconditional offer and have paid your deposit. 

Only applicants who have been assessed as overseas students for tuition fee purposes can access this scholarship. EU, EEA or Swiss nationals will not be eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

Applications will be evaluated based on the clarity, persuasiveness, and relevance of responses in relation to the focus of the MPA. Applications will be considered by a panel made up of Faculty of Humanities and Social Science academics and Global Engagement colleagues.  

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will receive a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees, applied to the first year of study.

APPLY