Full tuition Leeds University Business School Economics Division Scholarship in UK

  •  PhD, Grant, Contest
  •  01-Mar-2021
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Full tuition fees plus a maintenance grant

To recognize the academic achievements of students, the University of Leeds is granting a Business School Economics Division Scholarship. This scheme is available for the academic year 2021-2022.

This competition is open to home and international applicants and covers full tuition fees for those who wish to pursue a PhD degree programme.  At least one support will be awarded.

University of Leeds Information

University of Leeds Grants

Full tuition Leeds University Business School Economics Division Scholarship in UK Founded in 1904, University of Leeds is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Leeds (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yorkshire and the Humber. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Leeds is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Leeds offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 115 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities, including the UK
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The awards are available for new Postgraduate Researchers undertaking full-time or part-time research study leading to the degree of PhD.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for this application, candidates should ideally have a first-class or at least a good upper second-class undergraduate degree. Also, they should hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification with a minimum average score of 60% (or equivalent), and in an appropriate academic discipline.

Offered Benefits

The programme will provide the following study expenses:

  • The award will cover full fees at the University of Leeds standard rate of fees.
  • A maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate (£15,285 in Session 2020/21).

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To apply for this application, you should follow these steps:
  • Stage 1 – first of all, apply for a research place of study by completing a study application form.  You will be expected to meet our eligibility criteriafor PhD candidates, including the English language requirements if your first language is not English once you have received your student ID number (a nine-digit number) move onto stage 2.
  • Stage 2 – apply for the Leeds University Business School Economics Division studentship by working your way through the application form found here.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must have to submit a copy of your degree certificate, transcript, or a partial transcript if you’re still studying, personal statement, two academic references, an up-to-date CV, letter of sponsorship, if you need one.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, candidates are required to meet the entry requirements of the university.
  • Language Requirement: The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study in the Leeds University Business School is an IELTS of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course to be valid.
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