The James Beedle Scholarship
The James Beedle Scholarship is worth £3,000 per year for an undergraduate student. The scholarship is awarded based on the most academically talented students from families of lower income.
Applications for 2025/26 are closed.
The James Beedle Scholarship contact details
Eligibility
Open to UK (home) students only.
Open to students in the Department of Economics and Related Studies.
Funding is available for a maximum of three years and subject to continued attainment of grades.
You must meet all the essential criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
- you are holding an offer to study a three-year undergraduate degree at the University of York's Department of Economics for entry in September 2025
- you are a permanent resident in the UK, classified as Home (UK) in university admissions procedures, and you have an annual household income below £42,875
- When applying for your student finance, you and your parents must grant consent to Student Finance to share your household income assessment with the University. This enables us to check eligibility.
The awards will be paid in four instalments each year for three years.
How to apply
Application deadline: Friday 31 October 2025, 11.59pm GMT
- We will be inviting eligible candidates (via email) to apply for the scholarships in October 2025 asking applicants to answer the question: what you hope a degree from the Department of Economics at the University of York will help you achieve (300 words maximum).
- The successful applicant will be notified as soon as possible.
Testimonials
"The scholarship has made a huge difference to my university experience, not only by taking away the financial stress, but also by opening up opportunities that would’ve been completely out of reach otherwise.
One of the biggest changes was being able to join a sports club something I’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t justify with the extra costs of kit and memberships. Being part of a team has done so much for my wellbeing and helped me build confidence and teamwork skills that have helped me in all areas of life. I’ve also been able to travel for job interviews and networking events, which is something I wouldn’t have been able to afford without this support.
As a result of all this, I’ve now secured a graduate role that I’m really excited about. It’s something I genuinely didn’t think would be possible for me a couple of years ago, and I know that having the time and freedom to explore opportunities and develop myself played a big part in making it happen.
For me, university has been about so much more than just the academic side it’s been about personal growth, life experience, and preparing for the future. I really am so thankful for the support this scholarship has given me, and I hope I can one day offer the same kind of support to others in the future."
Reece Thompson