University of Leeds announces India Anniversary Masters Scholarship 2024

The University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK, with more than 40,000 students from about 140 different countries.

The University of Leeds has more than 40,000 students from about 140 different countries.

The value of award is £5,000 for each candidate. (Representational Image)

The University of Leeds has launched the India Anniversary Masters Scholarship 2024 aiming at supporting students from India who wish to pursue a master’s degree at the University.

This scholarship programme marks a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to fostering educational partnerships and academic excellence with India. Under the India Anniversary Masters Scholarship 2024, eligible students will receive financial support towards their tuition fees for a wide range of master’s programmes offered at the University of Leeds.

The scholarship is open to Indian nationals who have received an offer to study a full- time master’s programme at the University of Leeds. Applicants will be assessed based on their academic achievements, potential to contribute to the university community, and future aspirations in their chosen field of study.

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Eligibility criteria:

— To be eligible for the scholarship you must be an Indian national.

— Eligible student must be self-funded and classified as an international fee-paying student.

— The master’s course the student is opting for must commence at the University of Leeds in September 2024.

— Candidate must meet all conditions of the academic offer and have accepted the offer on the application portal.

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— If applicable, the student must have paid a tuition fee deposit of £3,000 by the date specified in the offer letter.

— Online courses are not eligible for this scholarship.

— The student must be registered as a University of Leeds student at the start of February 2025.

— It can be awarded in conjunction with any available Department/Faculty scholarships or external funding as long as this does not exceed 100 per cent of your tuition fees.

— This scholarship cannot be deferred to a future year of entry. If you decide to defer entry to another year you will forfeit this award.

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The value of award is £5,000 for each candidate and there is no limit to the number of scholarships available. No additional scholarship application is required for the students. If the student meet the eligibility and award criteria, the scholarship will automatically be applied as a tuition fee deduction in the second semester of study.

Candidates who are interested can visit the official website for more information — leeds.ac.uk.

The University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK, with more than 40,000 students from about 140 different countries. The University is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is a major partner in the Alan Turing, Rosalind Franklin and Royce Institutes.