Scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)

We are excited to introduce a new £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students starting in September 2025. An email with further information will be sent to all offer holders. Eligible self-funded students who pay their fees by the required deadlines will get a discount which will be deducted from the 1st year of tuition fees.

The early bird discount will be available to all students who pay their deposit by the required deadlines:

• September 2025 undergraduate: 1 August 2025.

Are you considering a postgraduate degree in the UK? A GREAT scholarship could be for you!

GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by Liverpool John Moores University with the UK How much will the award be worth?

We are offering £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year master’s programme to students from Bangladesh, Italy and Spain to study with us at Liverpool John Moores University.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must:

• hold a passport and be a national of Bangladesh, Italy or Spain.

• have an offer of study on any Masters programme and have firmly accepted their place before they are eligible to apply for scholarship funding.

• not have already studied a postgraduate taught degree.

• be self funded and have the funds to cover the remaining living costs, travel and any other costs associated with studying at the University.

• be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes.

Applications are now open and close Thursday 15 May 2025.

LJMU are pleased to be able to offer eligible applicants a £3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies. All achievement scholarships are awarded automatically to all who fit the essential criteria as stated below.

Successful candidates must:

• be self-funded,

• meet the conditions stated in their full-time, undergraduate course offer letter,

• not also have funding from other external sources such as government or employer sponsorship,

• and be studying full time at Liverpool John Moores University.

You do not need to apply for this award. If you meet the above criteria, we will send an update of your scholarship status in the unconditional offer letter for your course.

We want to encourage ambitious students from countries worldwide to study with us at Liverpool John Moores University. As such, LJMU are pleased to be able to offer eligible applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies. All achievement scholarships are awarded automatically to all who fit the essential criteria as stated below.

Successful candidates must:

• be self-funded,

• meet the conditions stated in their full-time, postgraduate taught course offer letter,

• not also have funding from other external sources such as government or employer sponsorships,

• and be studying full-time at Liverpool John Moores University.

Please note, this award cannot be combined with any other LJMU scholarships or discounts. If you are eligible for two scholarships or discounts, we will automatically award you the one of the highest value.

LJMU offer scholarships to postgraduate students wishing to study with us from overseas. We do this in the form of tuition fee reductions and working alongside other external funding councils to produce many options for our students.

Am I eligible?

In order to qualify for one of the below scholarships, you must first meet a set list of criteria. Awards will be granted upon candidates meeting all conditions along with the presentation of an outstanding application and supporting documentation. 

Competitive scholarships have a limited number of awards. Students will be notified on the progress of their application as soon as possible after application.

Essential criteria

Candidates must:

• have an offer of study and have firmly accepted their place before they are eligible to apply for scholarship funding.

• not have already studied a postgraduate taught degree at LJMU (unless applying for PhD study funding).

• have the funds to cover the remaining living costs, travel and any other costs associated with studying at the University.

We want to encourage ambitious students from countries worldwide to study with us at Liverpool John Moores University. As such, LJMU are pleased to be able to offer eligible applicants from selected regions a £4,000 tuition fee discount. All country scholarships are awarded automatically to all who fit the essential criteria as stated below.

• Americas: Canada

• Europe: Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain

• Middle East: Bahrain, Jordan, Iran, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE

• North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia

• South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

• Sub-Sahara Africa: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda, Zimbabwe

• South East Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam

Eligible students from all other international countries who enrol in September and January 2025, will receive our International Postgraduate Achievement Scholarship.

Eligibility

In addition, successful candidates must:

• be self-funded.

• meet the conditions stated in their full-time, postgraduate taught course offer letter.

• not also have funding from other external sources such as government or employer sponsorships.

• be studying full at Liverpool John Moores University.

Our Sports Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives in the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. Our Scheme has supported Professional, Olympic and Commonwealth Champions.

Am I eligible?

Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis based on the following criteria:

Sporting criteria

Liverpool John Moores University encourages applications from elite athletes competing in any recognised BUSA, World University Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games sport. We will offer Sports Scholarship support to athletes from sports that Liverpool John Moores University is best equipped to provide for, in terms of coaching expertise, sports science expertise and facilities.

Junior or Senior International standard athletes from all sports are encouraged to apply, as are athletes competing at elite club level.

It should be noted that the competitive level benchmarks detailed above serve as preliminary guidelines for the level of athlete eligible to apply. Meeting these guidelines does not guarantee a Liverpool John Moores University Sports Scholarship.

Sports Scholars will have the potential and dedication to reach world-class potential or performance level (or equivalent) in their sport.

Academic criteria

Sports Scholarships are available to both existing Liverpool John Moores University students and prospective Liverpool John Moores University students. The Sports Scholarship Scheme is university-wide. Students applying for a Liverpool John Moores University Sports Scholarship can study any Liverpool John Moores University course both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Liverpool John Moores University Sports Scholars are athletes who have fulfilled the normal academic requirements for undergraduate or postgraduate entry and are enrolled on a Liverpool John Moores University course.

Sports Scholars must make satisfactory progress in both their sporting and academic pursuits to have their Scholarship renewed annually.

Am I eligible?

In order to qualify you must:

• Be a self-funded international student.

• Meet the conditions stated in your full-time, undergraduate (UG) course offer letter.

Essential criteria

Candidates must:

• must have an offer and have firmly accepted their place before they are eligible to apply.

• not have already studied an undergraduate degree at LJMU.

• have the funds to cover the remaining living costs, travel and any other costs associated with studying at the University.