The Global Leaders Scholarship

The Global Leaders Scholarship has been established to recognise international applicants who can demonstrate the highest levels of academic, personal, and extracurricular endeavour. The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

Eligibility

The Global Leaders Scholarship is competitive and students are required to submit an application form in order to be considered. In order to apply for the scholarship, you must already have an offer of a place at the University of Lincoln for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme commencing in the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic year. Please note that this scholarship is not available to students with home fee status.

Students who are in the process of completing their studies at the time of submitting their scholarship application will need to provide a copy of their most recent academic transcripts as part of their scholarship application. 

For students intending to join an undergraduate programme, the transcripts should evidence high school grades that are equivalent to 128 UCAS points or above. Students intending to join a postgraduate taught programme will need to evidence grades from their undergraduate degree which are equivalent to a 2:1 or higher. 

For a programme of study commencing in January 2026:

• Round 1: Friday 3 October 2025

• Round 2: Friday 7 November 2025 

For a programme of study commencing in September 2026:

• Round 1: Monday 6 April 2026

• Round 2: Monday 1 June 2026

For a programme of study commencing in January 2027:

• Round 1: Monday 14 September 2026

• Round 2: Monday 19 October 2026

Global Leaders Scholar Events and Opportunities

Recipients of the Global Leaders Scholarship will receive invitations to attend exclusive events throughout the year, enabling you to connect and network with fellow scholars. There will also be an opportunity to attend a scholarship award ceremony.

Scholarship recipients will also receive an invitation after enrolment to apply to become a University of Lincoln International Student Ambassador. If you are selected to be an International Student Ambassador, you will be expected to play an important role in helping to share what makes Lincoln a fantastic place to live and study.

As an International Student Ambassador, you may be asked to:

• Share your experiences with prospective students, their parents, and members of the public.

• Deliver campus tours to visitors.

• Assist at University Open Days and events.

• Take part in webinars, seminars, panel talks, and Q+A sessions with prospective students.

• Feature in University promotional videos, photographs, and campaigns.

Prior to becoming an International Student Ambassador you will need to complete a Right to Work Check with the University’s Careers and Employability Team.