Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship 2026 — £5,000 Tuition Discount for Thai Students at the University of Leicester, UK
- Omran Aburayya
- Apr 25
- 4 min read
If you are a Thai student dreaming of pursuing your undergraduate or postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom, the newly launched Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship is now open — and you may already qualify without even needing to apply. The University of Leicester, in partnership with King Power, one of Thailand's most influential companies, is offering an automatic £5,000 tuition fee discount to all eligible Thai-domiciled students commencing full-time, campus-based programmes in September 2026. This exclusive award celebrates a deepening academic and cultural partnership between the United Kingdom and Thailand, and reflects a shared commitment to expanding educational opportunities for the next generation of Thai leaders and scholars.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of Leicester
Study Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor's) and Postgraduate Taught (Master's)
Target Group: Thai-domiciled international students permanently residing in Thailand
Fields of Study: All undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes available at the University of Leicester on a full-time, campus-based basis
Value & Coverage: £5,000 tuition fee discount — applied automatically to eligible students. Undergraduate students receive £5,000 per year; postgraduate taught students receive £5,000 as a one-time award
Award Duration: Per year for undergraduates (for the standard duration of the degree); one-time award for postgraduate taught students
Start Date: September 2026
Eligible To: Thai nationals who are currently domiciled (permanently residing) in Thailand, classified as international students for fee purposes, and commencing a full-time, campus-based UG or PGT programme in September 2026
📚 Scholarship Overview
The Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship is the product of a relationship that goes well beyond a standard institutional partnership. King Power's partnership with the University of Leicester stretches many years, making it the only football club in the whole of the UK to fund a professorship at a university in child health.
The King Power Thai Scholarship sits at the heart of this growing institutional relationship, serving as its most direct and tangible benefit for Thai students seeking a UK education.
The University of Leicester itself is a well-regarded research institution. It is ranked 191st in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, and 33rd in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
It received a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, the highest possible classification for student experience and student outcomes in the UK.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
£5,000 tuition fee discount per year for undergraduate students, applied automatically for the standard duration of the degree
£5,000 one-time tuition fee discount for postgraduate taught (Master's) students
No separate application required — eligible students are automatically identified and the award is applied directly to their tuition fee invoice
Access to the full University of Leicester student experience, including its internationally renowned research environment, Space Park Leicester, and one of the UK's most diverse and welcoming cities
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship, all of the following conditions must be met:
Must be classified as an international student for tuition fee purposes at the University of Leicester
Must be currently domiciled (permanently residing) in Thailand — not residing in Thailand for the purpose of study
Must be commencing a full-time, campus-based undergraduate or postgraduate taught (PGT) programme in September 2026
The discount is applied to tuition fees only and is not transferable to any other costs or persons
Students receiving the King Power Thai Scholarship may not simultaneously hold any other University of Leicester scholarship or discount — where more than one award is applicable, only the higher value award will be granted
Sponsored students may still qualify for the discount provided all other eligibility criteria are met
The discount does not apply to placement year fees, resit costs, or other additional charges
Students currently holding a Commonwealth Masters or Chevening fully funded scholarship are not eligible for this additional fee discount
📝 Application Procedure
The Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship requires no separate application. Here is all you need to do:
Apply for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at the University of Leicester through the standard admissions process — for undergraduate programmes via UCAS, and for postgraduate programmes directly through the University
Receive an offer of admission from the University of Leicester for a full-time, campus-based programme commencing September 2026
The £5,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to your offer — the fee stated in your offer letter will already reflect the discounted amount
Accept your offer and complete all standard enrolment steps as directed by the University
No motivation letter, separate form, or additional documentation is required to access this award.
📁 Documents Required for Admission (Standard Application)
While the scholarship itself requires no extra paperwork, your admissions application to the University of Leicester will typically require:
Academic transcripts and certificates from all previous levels of study
Personal statement (for undergraduate applicants via UCAS)
Two academic references or letters of recommendation
Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent — unless exempt based on prior study in English at an approved Thai institution)
Copy of valid passport
For postgraduate applicants: a research proposal or statement of purpose, depending on the programme
ℹ️ The University of Leicester notes that applicants who have completed an international bachelor's degree programme at certain Thai universities may be exempt from providing further English language proof — check the Thailand country page on the University's website for the full list.
