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Postgraduate taught funding

These scholarships and studentships are available to postgraduate taught students in the Department of Politics and International Relations.

Your chosen course, level of study and other statuses may all affect your eligibility for the opportunities listed here.

Joan Samuels Scholarship

Two awards, to be paid as a living cost stipend, for two postgraduate taught students or postgraduate researchers with a disability each academic year.

Funding
£1,000
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Friday 30 October 2026, 12am GMT
Open to
International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students
Number available
1

Joan Samuels Scholarship

Saïd Foundation Scholarship

The Saïd Foundation awards fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine looking to study a one-year Masters in the UK.

Funding
Full tuition fee plus additional benefits
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Friday 30 October 2026, 5pm GMT
Open to
Students from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine
Number available
Up to 3 at York (20 to 30 across all partners)

Saïd Foundation Scholarship

Extracurricular funding

While not directly related to your studies, these opportunities can help you get the most from your time at York.

Yorkshire Bach Choir

We are now accepting applications for our choral scholarship scheme. The 12-month scholarships will be open to all four voice parts.

Funding
£500 (to be paid in 2 instalments, one in December, one in June)
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

Yorkshire Bach Choir

York Minster Choral Scholarships

York Minster offers choral scholarships lasting 12 months or longer.

Funding
Up to £8,000 per annum
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Minster Choral Scholarships

Previous funding opportunities

These opportunities are closed to applications. They may reopen in future years.

Postgraduate taught fees and funding