The University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship

The Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship, a fully funded opportunity for students from developing countries to pursue a postgraduate degree in the United Kingdom.

The University of Leeds Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship is designed to support outstanding international students by covering tuition fees, providing a generous maintenance allowance, and supporting travel and other related costs. The scholarship is aimed at candidates whose studies will contribute to the economic, social, or technological development of their home countries.

In this guide, you will find full details about the scholarship, including eligibility requirements, benefits, and a step-by-step application process.

University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)

• Study Abroad: Study in the UK

• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships

• Eligible Countries: Developing Countries

• Reward: Fully Funded

  • Full Tuition Fees

  • £17,500 Annual Stipend

  • Return Economy Travel

  • Other Allowances

• Deadline: February 2, 2026

About the University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship

The University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship is a one-year, fully funded award for international students from developing countries who wish to undertake a full-time taught Master’s programme at the University of Leeds.

The scholarship is available for selected programmes that are relevant to economic, social, or technological development. Please note that the Leeds MBA is excluded.

Eligible Schools include:

• Earth and Environment

• Electronic and Electrical Engineering

• Biological Sciences

• Geography

• History

• Law

• Languages, Cultures and Societies

• Medicine

• Media and Communication

• Performance and Cultural Industries

• Physics and Astronomy

• Politics and International Studies

• Philosophy, Religion and History of Science

• Transport Studies

• Leeds University Business School

Eligibility Requirements for the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship 2026

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a developing country

• Apply for a one-year full-time taught Master’s programme in an eligible School

• Choose a course related to the economic, social, or technological development of their home country

• Hold, or expect to hold by September 2026, a first degree equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree

• Have completed their undergraduate studies or be in their final year

• Meet the University of Leeds English language requirements by February 2, 2026

• Not have previously studied for one year or more in a developed country

• Be unable to fund UK studies independently or through family support

• Be liable to pay international tuition fees

Benefits of the University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship 2026

The scholarship covers:

• Full tuition fees

• Maintenance allowance of £17,500 per year

• Return economy travel

• Additional approved allowances

How to Apply for the University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship (Step-by-Step)

Interested and eligible applicants should:

1. Visit the official University of Leeds Ferguson Scholarship webpage.

2. Apply for an eligible full-time taught Master’s programme at the University of Leeds.

3. Obtain a Student Application Number from the University.

4. Complete and submit the online Ferguson Scholarship application form using your Student Application ID.

5. Shortlisting will be carried out by individual Schools.

6. The University of Leeds Scholarship Selection Panel will review shortlisted candidates and select successful applicants.

7. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified approximately four weeks after the deadline.

8. Shortlisted applicants will receive final decisions within ten weeks of the closing date.

Deadline: February 2, 2026

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