Funding and Scholarships
MA in Women's Studies
MA Women's Studies (Humanities)
MA Women's Studies (Social Research)
The University awards a number of scholarships each year to overseas (non-EU) students with a high academic standing. The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Their annual value varies and successful candidates will be required to meet the balance of the costs of their course. Further details and application forms may be obtained from the University's Graduate Office. The closing date for the receipt of applications is usually 1 June in the year for which admission is sought. Overseas students may also enquire from their local British Council office about awards from the Council and from other instututions. If there is no British Council office in your country, please write to: The British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, London SE1A 2BN, UK.
MA in Women's Studies By Research
The University awards a number of scholarships each year to overseas (non-EU) students with high academic standing. The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. A number of University bursaries contributing towards the cost of fees are available for part-time students. Their annual value varies and successful candidates will be required to meet the balance of the cost of the course. Further details and application forms may be obtained from the University's Graduate Office or the Centre. The closing date for the receipt of applications is usually 1 June in the year for which admission is sought. Overseas students may also enquire from their local British Council office about awards from the Council and from other institutions.
MPhil/PhD in Women/s Studies
UK students and other EC nationals, where appropriate, may apply for funding to either the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) or the Arts and Humanities Research Board (AHRC). The ESRC will consider both full-time and part-time applications where the focus of the research falls, broadly speaking, into the social sciences, and who have appropriate, recognised prior research training. The AHRC will consider applications from full-time students whose research is focused on literary, historical, cultural, linguistic or philosophical topics.
The University awards a number of scholarships each year to overseas (non-EC) students with high academic standing. The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. The University may also nominate non-EC students for the Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme. The closing date for applications is 31 January in the year for which admission is sought. Further details and application forms for both of these may be obtained from the University's Graduate Office.
AHRC funding for Postgraduate Research PhD in Women's Studies
The Centre for Women’s Studies at the University of York invites applications for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded studentship as follows:
- PhD studentship in the field of gender and culture (including popular culture)
This funding is available for home and EU students only.
For further information please go to CWS AHRC funding information (pdf)
We can only accept scholarship applications from you if you have already been offered a place on the relevant programme so please ensure you allow sufficent time for your programme application to be processed and to still meet the scholarship deadline.
Application forms can be found at the following website:
http://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-funding/postgraduate/ahrc/
Deadline - 1st February 2013
ESRC funding for Postgraduate Research in Women's Studies
Suitably qualified home or EU applicants may seek funding either on a 1+3 basis (to cover both the MA and PhD) or, for those who have already completed an ESRC recognized research training Masters or equivalent, on a +3 basis (for PhD only).
This funding is competitive and must be applied for through the institution and department in which you intend to undertake postgraduate research. It is important to consult your prospective supervisor before completing the ESRC forms. Those seeking ESRC funding must contact Professor Stevi Jackson in the Centre for Women's Studies immediately, before 21st December 2012 as the deadline for applications is 1st February 2013.
For more information contact: Harriet Badger
For specific advice on ESRC requirements and completing the forms contact: Professor Stevi Jackson
For more information and application forms on the University of York website please go to: http://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-funding/postgraduate/esrc/
More general guidance is available on the ESRC website:
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/guidance/postgraduates/index.aspx
External Funding Information
A good useful funding guide can be found at Prospects funding information
Help and advice for US students about loans can be found at
https://www.york.ac.uk/students/housing-and-money/financial-support/funding/us-students/
or contact Student Financial Support in the Student Financial Support Unit.