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Postgraduate taught funding

These scholarships and studentships are available to postgraduate taught students in the Department of Chemistry.

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

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

If you've previously studied at the University of York, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount for postgraduate taught courses.

Funding
10% tuition fee discount
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

Global Impact Masters Scholarship

York is offering scholarships to international postgraduate students to help them excel.

Funding
£5,000 to £8,000 (for first year of study only)
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
Students from USA, Canada, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and more (see eligibility)

Global Impact Masters Scholarship

Equal Access Scholarship (postgraduate)

We're pleased to offer one Equal Access Scholarship for a taught postgraduate student seeking refuge in the UK. Please note that you must have applied to the University of York before submitting an application for this scholarship.

Funding
£14,880 living costs plus a full fee waiver
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (non-EU) students
Number available
1

Equal Access Scholarship (postgraduate)

Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)

The University of York is proud to be a part of the HESPAL Scholarship Scheme – a programme led by the British Council in partnership with UK universities, offering Masters scholarships to Palestinian academic staff to pursue their studies at UK universities .

Funding
Full tuition fee waver plus living expenses
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
Students from Gaza
Number available
One

Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)

International Masters Achievement Scholarship

Our International Masters Achievement Scholarship is here to help international postgraduate students excel.

Funding
Up to £10,000 (for first year of study only)
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) students

International Masters Achievement Scholarship

John Monash Scholarship

The John Monash Scholarship provides yearly funding to outstanding postgraduate taught and research students from Australia.

Funding
$100,000 AUD for each year of study (maximum $300,000 AUD)
Academic year
2027/28
Open to
Students from Australia
Number available
10-20

John Monash Scholarship

Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

The Tan Kah Kee Scholarship offers postgraduate scholarships for Singapore citizens and permanent residents pursuing full-time PhD or Masters degrees.

Funding
$12,000
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
Students from Singapore

Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

Commonwealth Scholarship

The University of York is a host university for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Various opportunities are available throughout the year. The majority of awards are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Funding
various
Academic year
2024/25
Open to
Students from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize and more (see eligibility)

Commonwealth Scholarship

BAföG

German students may be able to obtain funding through BAföG for postgraduate courses that can usually be completed within one year, such as a one-year masters.

Funding
Funding towards tuition fees and accommodation, living and travel costs
Academic year
2025/26
Open to
Students from Germany

BAföG

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund Lånekassen

The Ministry provides grants and loans for higher education study outside of the Nordic region.

Funding
Various
Academic year
2025/26
Open to
Students from Norway

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund Lånekassen

Jansons Scholarships

Jansons scholarship will help to finance studying abroad for certain postgraduate degrees.

Funding
up to NOK 150,000
Academic year
2025/26
Open to
Students from Norway

Jansons Scholarships

Roberta Sykes scholarship

The Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation provides supplementary financial assistance to Indigenous Postgraduate students who wish to undertake studies at recognised universities outside of Australia.

Funding
AUD $75,000 per year
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Friday 30 January 2026, 12pm GMT
Open to
Students from Australia

Roberta Sykes scholarship

COLFUTURO

We grant a 25% tuition fee discount to most COLFUTURO-sponsored postgraduate students. It is possible to combine this discount with most University of York partial scholarships. 

Funding
25% tuition fee discount
Academic year
2025/26
Application deadline
Monday 2 March 2026, 11.59pm GMT
Open to
Students from Colombia

COLFUTURO

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