Centenary Undergraduate Scholarships at University of Leicester in UK

Study at University of Leicester in the UK on this awesome scholarship: Photo credit: UoL

Here is a great scholarship opportunity for International students to study in the United Kingdom. The University of Leicester is inviting applications for Centenary Scholarship to new student starting a full time undergraduate campus-based course in September 2018. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The scholarships recognise students who have overcome adversity or made sacrifices in pursuit of their goals, ideally in service to something greater than themselves.

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The University of Leicester is a leading UK university committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. Leicester is consistently one of the most socially inclusive of the UK’s leading universities with a long-standing commitment to providing fairer and equal access to higher education.

Scholarship Program : Scholarship is available to pursue undergraduate programme.
Fields of Study: Scholarship is awarded to learn any of the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: Each Centenary Scholar will be awarded a one-off £1,000 cash scholarship to help them with their studies and living expenses.
Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
Number of Scholarships: One scholarship is available.


Eligible Countries: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a new student starting a full time undergraduate campus-based course in September 2018.
• You must agree to attend an induction event at which you will ask to sign up to participate in at least one Centenary Scholar event or activity.
• You must demonstrate how you have made sacrifices or overcome adversity to achieve your goal. This could range from surviving conflict in your home country, to caring for a family member, to putting in a huge effort to achieve excellence in academic, artistic, sporting or other pursuits.
• If your application is successful, we will ask for evidence before confirming your award.
• Acceptance of a Centenary Scholarship does not affect eligibility for any other scholarship or financial aid schemes.
• Priority consideration will be given to students who meet at least one of the additional priority criteria described on the application form.

English Language Requirements: In order to study at the University of Leicester, written and spoken English must be good enough that applicants will fully understand, and benefit from, their degree course (please note that they have slightly different requirements for PhD students). The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education. Every degree page on website specifies a minimum IELTS score.

How to Apply for this scholarship

Simply write up to 250 words explaining how you exemplify the founding spirit of the University.
To apply, please complete the application form.

Winners will be notified during October 2018, and their awards will be paid in February 2019. check out the links below to information and application forms. 

Online Application                       or visit : Official Website 

Application Deadline: September 30, 2018

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