International Citizens of Change Scholarship

Awarded by : University of Leicester

Updated on Aug 14, 2026
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

International Citizens of Change Scholarship

  • Applicable for

    University of Leicester in UK

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 12,87,690/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    10

  • Course Level

    Bachelors

  • Intake year

    Sep 2026

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • The University of Leicester is proud to welcome 100s of students from around the world each year who all make a positive contribution to the study environment and diversity of our university community. To highlight our commitment to supporting Citizens of Change internationally as well as locally, the University is delighted to be offering 10 International Citizens of Change Scholarships for the September 2026 intake worth £10,000 per year for up to three years. 

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Leicester in UK

  • All full-time undergraduate programme are eligible for this scholarship except these: 
    • Medicine, LLB Maitrise, STEM International Foundation, Biological Sciences International Foundation,  and 'International Year 1' courses.

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Pound 10,000 => Rs 12,87,690

Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 129.36 (last updated 17th August 2026)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded per year for up to three years. 

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 10

  • A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students 

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12 Required

Eligibility

  • You must be starting a full-time undergraduate programme* at the University of Leicester, UK campus commencing in September 2026 for year one, two or three of your undergraduate programme.
  • You must be classed as an international student for fee purposes.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +238 more

Application Process for this scholarship

  • To be considered, you need to create a short video (no more than two minutes) which answers these three questions:
    • What do you want to achieve after university?
    • How will your chosen degree help you achieve this?
    • How will you contribute to the University community while you’re here?
  • Videos should be submitted as a link to Google Drive, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Wechat Video or Douyin in the section indicated in the application form. We're not looking for film-making or acting skills, but instead how you approach and answer the questions.
  • You don’t need to be in the video yourself if you don’t want to be. Alongside the video submission, we will also take into consideration your Personal Statement and any extracurricular activities you have highlighted in the application form. 

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • Applications now closed for September 2026 intake

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Additional Information

  • Terms and conditions: 
    • You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
    • You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course*, commencing in September 2026. 
    • The fee discount will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.  
      Please refer to the relevant course page for the current placement fee.  
    • If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter. The award will be applied to tuition fees only and is not transferable.
    • Successful students will still be required to fund their own accommodation and living expenses.
    • No other university scholarships or discounts may be applied in addition to this fee discount (unless explicitly stated).  
    • If you are a sponsored student or a student from a partner university, you may still qualify for this fee discount provided you meet all other eligibility criteria.  
    • This fee discount applies only to the academic year in which you start your course, not the year you apply. If you defer your place to the following academic year, your scholarship offer will no longer be valid. You will be considered under the funding arrangements for the new academic year and will need to reapply. 

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