If you wish to pursue your dreams of having an overseas education, you can apply for the 100 PhD International Scholarships at the University of Leicester for the academic year 2022-2023.

The University of Leicester Future 100 PhD International Scholarship programme is established to encourage talented candidates who will enroll in the PhD coursework at the university.

Established in 1957, the University of Leicester is recognized globally for international excellence, world-changing research, and top-notch and inspirational teaching. The university possesses a world-class infrastructure and highly experienced faculty members, and it offers a lively and worthy atmosphere for studies in which students are ready for their future.

University of Leicester Future 100 PhD International Scholarship will provide the following:

• Tuition fees at UK rate
• Stipend at UKRI rates (currently £15,609. 2022 rates to be confirmed)
• Access to a Research Training Support Grant of up to £1,500 pa for three years.

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible for this University of Leicester Future 100 PhD International Scholarship.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree coursework in Archaeology and Ancient History, School of Business, School of Criminology, Education, English, History, History of Art and Film, Leicester Law School, Media and Communication, Modern Languages, Museum Studies, Sociology.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• Be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or
• Have EU settled status, or
• Have EU pre-settled status (meeting 3 years residency requirement) or,
• Have indefinite leave to remain or enter

• How to Apply: Students are required to take admission in the PhD degree programme at the University of Leicester. After being registered, candidates will have to complete the form for this award.
• Supporting Documents: Students must have to submit the following:
• CV
• Personal statement explaining, briefly, your interest in the project and your relevant experience ( If you apply for two projects include a statement for each project on the same document)
• Degree Certificates and Transcripts of study already completed and if possible transcript to date of study currently being undertaken
• In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants are required to hold a UK bachelor’s degree 2:1 or better overseas equivalent and a masters’ degree both in a relevant subject.
• Language Requirement: Students will also need to satisfy the English language entry requirements.