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Postgraduate taught funding

These scholarships and studentships are available to postgraduate taught students in the Department of English and Related Literature.

MA Bursary

The Department of English and Related Literature will offer a bursary of 5% of the discounted taught MA tuition fee to alumni who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in the Department.

Funding
5% discount of the MA tuition fees
Academic year
2024/25
Department
Department of English and Related Literature
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students

MA Bursary

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
2025/26
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

ANID / Becas Chile

We offer a 25% tuition fee discount for Becas Chile-sponsored postgraduate students.

Funding
25% tuition fee discount
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Chile

ANID / Becas Chile

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
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Germany

BAföG

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
Department
Any
Application deadline
Monday 2 March 2026, 11.59pm GMT
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Colombia

COLFUTURO

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
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize and more (see eligibility)

Commonwealth Scholarship

Global Opportunities Award

York is offering scholarships to American and Canadian graduate students joining the University of York.

Funding
£4,000
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Guam

Global Opportunities Award

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 waiver or full tuition fee waver plus living expenses
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Palestinian Territories
Number available
Three

Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)

International Masters Regional Scholarship

Our International Masters Regional Scholarship is here to support international postgraduate students to help them excel.

Funding
£3,000 to £5,000 for first year of study only
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
International (including EU) students

International Masters Regional Scholarship

Jansons Scholarships

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

Funding
up to NOK 150,000
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Norway

Jansons Scholarships

John Monash Scholarship

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

Funding
$75,000 AUD for each year of study
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Australia
Number available
10-20

John Monash Scholarship

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
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research, Postgraduate taught and Undergraduate
Open to
Students from Norway

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund Lånekassen

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
$60,000 AUD per year
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Australia

Roberta Sykes scholarship

York Global Impact Masters Scholarship

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

Funding
£4,000
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from India, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Nepal and more (see eligibility)

York Global Impact Masters Scholarship

York Minster Choral Scholarships

York Minster offers choral scholarships lasting 12 months or longer to altos, tenors and basses who are undergraduate or postgraduate students.

Funding
Approx £8,000
Academic year
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research, Postgraduate taught and Undergraduate
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Minster Choral Scholarships

Yorkshire Bach Choir

We are now accepting applications for our choral scholarship scheme for 2025/26. 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
2025/26
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research, Postgraduate taught and Undergraduate
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

Yorkshire Bach Choir

Tom and Eileen House Scholarship

Thanks to the generous support of alumnus Richard House, we can help ensure that the opportunity to study for a Masters degree is open to all.

Funding
£5,000 or £1,000
Academic year
2023/24
Application deadline
Wednesday 31 May 2023, 5pm BST
Open to
UK (home) students
Number available
4

Tom and Eileen House Scholarship

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursary

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust offer bursaries to people in financial need and who have a parent or spouse or are employed themselves as a commercial traveller, pharmacist or grocer.

Funding
Up to £5,000 per year
Academic year
2023/24
Application deadline
Friday 1 September 2023, 5pm BST
Open to
UK (home) students

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursary

Extracurricular funding

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

There are no scholarships or funding opportunities to show here right now. You may still be able to find a funding option that you are eligible for on our postgraduate taught funding pages.

Check your eligibility

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