Study abroad scholarships
Find out what scholarships are available to help cover the costs of a study year abroad.
Funding from the University
Student Finance Travel Grant
The Student Finance Travel Grant is a means-tested grant that could help you claim reasonable costs towards your year abroad.
Read the Student Loans Company guidance on full-time travel grants for students studying abroad or on a work placement for more information.
Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme is the UK's global programme for studying, working and living abroad. You may be eligible for a grant if your studies include a compulsory study or work abroad placement.
Funding from external organisations
British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX)
BUTEX awards scholarships of £500 to UK students studying outside Europe.
Apply for a BUTEX scholarship if you've been offered a study abroad placement by the Study Abroad Office
Japan Student Services Organisation (JASSO)
JASSO offers scholarships for international students accepted by a Japanese university under a foreign exchange agreement. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.
Your host university in Japan will contact you if you're eligible and provide more information on the application process.
Mexican Government Scholarship Program
Apply for the Mexican Government Scholarship Program if you're an exchange student going to study in Mexico.
DUO Fellowship Programme
The DUO Fellowship programme promotes academic exchanges between full-time undergraduates from European ASEM member countries and other countries, including:
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Thailand
Successful 'duos' (or pairs) are awarded scholarships on academic merit. The amount varies by country.
Your host university will contact you if you're eligible and provide more information on the application process.
Other funding oppportunities
Visit the European Funding Guide, for other scholarship opportunities.
Find ad-hoc funding provided by individual partner universities on the Host University Catalogue.
You might also find scholarship opportunities on:
When carrying out your research, make sure you're eligible and that the information is up-to-date and comes from a reputable source.
Email the Outgoing Study Abroad team at outgoingstudyabroad@leeds.ac.uk if you need advice.