The University of Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship January 2027 offers international students an opportunity to receive a substantial tuition fee reduction while pursuing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree in the United Kingdom.
The scholarship recognizes international applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, personal qualities, leadership potential, and extracurricular involvement. Successful applicants receive a scholarship worth 50% of their tuition fees for one year of study.
Applicants must already hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible programme at the University of Lincoln before applying for the scholarship. The award is competitive, and students must complete a separate Global Leaders Scholarship application form.
For programmes beginning in January 2027, the scholarship application deadline is 16 November 2026. The university aims to communicate scholarship decisions within 10 working days of the relevant application round closing date.
Important for applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan: the University of Lincoln’s official January 2027 admissions page currently states that applications are closed to students from these three countries.
Therefore, Pakistani applicants should confirm directly with the university whether this restriction applies to their circumstances before preparing a scholarship application. The scholarship’s general eligibility criteria do not override restrictions on admission to the January intake.
Degree Level
The Global Leaders Scholarship is available for eligible full-time programmes at the University of Lincoln at the following levels:
- Undergraduate degrees
- Postgraduate taught degrees, including eligible master’s programmes
For the January 2027 intake, the university lists a range of postgraduate taught programmes. Applicants must check whether their selected course is available for January entry and eligible for the scholarship.
The award is intended for one year of study and should not be confused with a scholarship that automatically funds an entire multi-year degree.
Available Subjects
The University of Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship is available to eligible international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes. The available subjects depend on the programme and intake.
Study areas may include:
- Business and Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering
- Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Law
- Education
- Media and Communication
- Social Sciences
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Biological and Environmental Sciences
- Agriculture and Food Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
Benefits
Successful applicants receive a tuition fee scholarship worth 50% of the tuition fee for one year of study.
The benefits include:
- A 50% tuition fee reduction for one year
- Financial assistance toward the cost of studying at the University of Lincoln
- The opportunity to study at a UK university
- Access to the university’s academic facilities and student support services
- Opportunities to develop academic, personal, and extracurricular skills
The scholarship is applied as a reduction to tuition fees rather than paid as a cash stipend.
It does not automatically cover accommodation, food, travel, visa fees, health-related charges, or other personal living expenses. Students should arrange sufficient funding for the remaining tuition fees and their living costs in the UK.
The University of Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship is a partial tuition fee scholarship, not a fully funded award.
It covers 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Students remain responsible for the remaining tuition fees and other costs, including:
- Accommodation and rent
- Food and daily living expenses
- Travel to and from the UK
- Visa and immigration-related costs
- Health-related charges and insurance where applicable
- Books, study materials, and personal expenses
Applicants should calculate their full study budget before accepting an offer.
Eligible Nationalities
The Global Leaders Scholarship is intended for international students who pay overseas tuition fees.
Applicants must not have home fee status and must meet the university’s admission and scholarship requirements.
However, admission restrictions can apply to particular countries and intakes. For January 2027, the University of Lincoln currently states that it is closed to applications from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Applicants from these countries should contact the university’s International Enquiries Team to confirm whether any alternative route is available.
Students from other countries should consult the university’s country-specific entry requirements and verify that their intended programme is accepting applications.
Eligibility Criteria.
To be considered for the Global Leaders Scholarship, applicants must generally:
- Be an international student liable to pay overseas tuition fees.
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible University of Lincoln programme.
- Be applying for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme.
- Meet the relevant academic requirements.
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement.
- Complete the separate Global Leaders Scholarship application form.
- Submit the application by the deadline for their intended intake.
- Meet any additional requirements specified by the university.
Academic Requirements for Undergraduate Applicants
- Applicants intending to join an undergraduate programme must demonstrate high school results equivalent to 128 UCAS tariff points or above.
- Students who are still completing their studies when they apply for the scholarship must provide their most recent academic transcripts.
Academic Requirements for Postgraduate Applicants.
- Applicants intending to join a postgraduate taught programme must have obtained an undergraduate degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 honours classification.
- Students who are still completing their undergraduate degree must submit their most recent academic transcripts.
- The university advises applicants to consult its country-specific entry requirements to determine the equivalent qualification standard for their country.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following materials, subject to the instructions in the current scholarship form:
- University of Lincoln offers details.
- Academic transcripts
- High school results for undergraduate applicants
- Undergraduate degree transcript or certificate for postgraduate applicants
- Most recent academic transcripts if still studying
- Information demonstrating academic achievement
- Details of personal achievements and extracurricular activities
- Completed Global Leaders Scholarship application form
- Any additional documents requested by the university
Applicants should follow the exact checklist provided in the official application form.
How Winners Are Selected
The Global Leaders Scholarship is competitive. The university considers the overall strength of each scholarship application, with particular attention to:
- Academic achievement
- Personal qualities
- Extracurricular involvement
- Leadership potential
- Evidence of ambition and initiative
- The quality of the scholarship application
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee an award. Applicants should explain their achievements and potential clearly in their scholarship application.
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete both the university admission process and the scholarship application process.
Step 1: Choose an Eligible Programme
- Select an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at the University of Lincoln. For the January 2027 intake, confirm that the course is available for January entry.
Step 2: Check Country and Admission Eligibility
- Review the university’s country-specific entry requirements and make sure that applications are open to students from your country for the chosen intake.
Step 3: Apply for Admission
- Submit your application for the selected University of Lincoln programme.
- You must already have a conditional or unconditional offer before applying for the Global Leaders Scholarship.
Step 4: Prepare Your Academic Documents
- Prepare your school or university transcripts. Undergraduate applicants should provide evidence of results equivalent to at least 128 UCAS points, while postgraduate taught applicants should demonstrate an undergraduate result equivalent to a UK 2:1 or higher.
Step 5: Complete the Scholarship Application Form
- Open the official Global Leaders Scholarship application form for January 2027 and provide the requested information.
Step 6: Submit Before the Deadline
- Submit the completed scholarship application by 16 November 2026.
Step 7: Await the Decision
- The university aims to notify applicants of the outcome within 10 working days after the relevant scholarship round closes.
Application Deadline
For the University of Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship for programmes commencing in January 2027:
Scholarship application deadline: Monday, 16 November 2026
The university currently aims to communicate scholarship decisions within 10 working days after the applicable closing date.
Applicants should submit their application well before the deadline and confirm that their intended course and nationality are eligible for the January intake.
Important Points
- The scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
- It is not a fully funded scholarship.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate taught applicants can be considered.
- Applicants must already have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Lincoln.
- Undergraduate applicants generally need results equivalent to 128 UCAS points or above.
- Postgraduate taught applicants need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 or higher.
- A separate scholarship application form is required.
- The January 2027 deadline is 16 November 2026.
- Living expenses, travel, and other personal costs are not automatically covered.
- The university currently states that January 2027 applications are closed to students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
- Applicants should check the official course and country pages before applying.
