City: Kolkata
Programme: PhD at School of English
Scholarship: Bonamy Dobree Scholarship, School of English

I was neither interviewed by the department nor did I appear for any exam or entrance. There is no additional reference letter required for the scholarship. The scholarship application is evaluated on the basis of the 3 reference letters which applicants are required to submit to the School when they initially apply for a place of study as a Ph.D. student.

My Experiences at the University of Leeds:
My academic experience in the School of English has been absolutely fantastic, to say the least! As an international postgraduate student, I have benefited immensely from the wonderful exposure to a new, global academic culture, with respect to my interaction with my peers, from different countries across the world, and their own unique socio-cultural experiences, and also, with respect to my M.A. and Ph.D. Programmes which have acquainted me with the literature and culture of a wide range of postcolonial societies, from the various South Asian, African, Native American, and Indigenous Australian ethnicities, to the Black British, Caribbean, and African American/Asian American diasporas.

Academic Profile:  
MA Postcolonial Literary and Cultural Studies, School of English, University of Leeds 74.33%.
MA English; University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India 55.5%
B.A.English Honours; Presidency College, Kolkata, India 55.6%
Class 12th CBSE 85.33%
Class 10th CBSE 70%

Ms.Lekha Bodhe

City: Pune
Programme: MSc Management
Scholarship: Maurice Keyworth International Scholarship of Pounds 14000

Application procedure:
I was awarded Maurice Keyworth International Scholarship on the basis of formal application with personal statement and the references usually required for admission.

Experience at University of Leeds:
To expressing in simple words I can say that, "Experience at the University of Leeds has been fantastic...!" The arrival procedure is astonishing.The international Student Office is of particular help in this matter.

It goes unsaid that besides excellent academics and the facilities at the university, you do get the best of what anyone could possible think of in a University.

The career counselling is excellent here. And career counselling sessions begin right from the first semester. This gives students enough time to develop themselves and improve job prospects.
There are seminars from various influential persons from industries to guide students and make them aware of the real world (management in my case).

Academic Profile:
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications from University of Pune 63%
12th State Board Maharashtra, 70% (Distinction)
10th State Board Maharashtra, 78%  (Disctinction)

Mr.Sharad Gupta

Mr.Mohd. Baasir Gaisawat

City: Mumbai
Programme: M.Sc. Food Science (Biotechnology)
Scholarship: Procter Department of Food Science Scholarship of Pounds 2000

Application procedure:

I was awarded a scholarship of 2000 Pounds from the Procter Department of Food Science for the M.Sc. (Taught) Food Science program. I was chosen based on an undisclosed criterion by the department itself after making a formal application to the department directly after receiving the conditional offer letter. There were no interviews or entrance exams conducted by the department. Reference letters weren't required for the scholarship application, but were necessary in the main application for the Masters program.

Experience at University of Leeds:

Studying at the University Of Leeds has been a phenomenal experience. The academic courses, apart from being challenging are very interesting as well. The teaching standards are really good and all sorts of support is available not just from the teachers but the department and the student union as well. Apart from the academics, the university and the city of Leeds always has something to keep you occupied, may it be sports, going out, meeting new people or just exploring the city.

Academic Profile:

Bachelor of Science: Biotechnology (VIT, Vellore) - CGPA 8.8
12th: CBSE (Ramniranzan Podar School, Mumbai) - 82% Aggregate
10th: ICSE (Rishi Valley School, Andhra Pradesh) - 86% Aggregate