Chancellors International Scholarship at the University of Leicester 2026

Chancellor’s International Scholarship at the University of Leicester 

To honour Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, PhD, the University of Leicester is offering the Chancellor's International Scholarship to eligible international-fee-paying students applying for undergraduate degrees. Inspired by Dame Maggie, an award-winning space scientist and broadcaster, this scholarship reflects the University’s dedication to supporting talented students worldwide.

Eligibility Criteria of Chancellor’s International Scholarship: 

This scholarship rewards the applicants for strong academic performance in any international qualification equivalent to British A-levels. If the applicants meet or exceed the standard entry criteria for their chosen course, they will receive a GBP 3,000 tuition fee discount per year.

Application Process: There is no separate application process; eligible applicants are automatically considered, and successful ones will be informed once they submit their final results.

Award: GBP 3,000 tuition fee discount per year.

Note: 

1. As per the scholarship rules, the applicant can hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If they qualify for multiple awards, they will receive only the one with the higher value.
2. The applicants must be beginning a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course (including STEM International Foundation and all ‘International Year 1’ programmes) starting in September 2026.