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Funding for postgraduate students

Alongside those listed below, we also work hard with our partners to offer even more opportunities for applicants. To receive updates about departmental funding opportunities, we warmly encourage you to submit an application to join us. All offer-holders will be notified about new funding competitions as they are published. Alternatively, please monitor this page.

Postgraduate taught (PGT) opportunities

The University offers information on Postgraduate taught fees and funding opportunities available to applicants, both internal and external, which include:

Departmental Funding PGT

History of Art Taught MA Studentships

The Department of History of Art is pleased to offer, on a competitive basis, up to three fee-waiver scholarships worth £10,590 each for applicants commencing their taught History of Art programme in Autumn 2024.

  • Funding: £10,590
  • Academic year: 2024/25
  • Application deadline: Sunday 30 June 2024, 11.59pm BST
  • Open to: Students from the UK and overseas (including EU)
  • Number available: Several

Wider PGT funding opportunities

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: Ten per cent tuition fee discount
  • Academic year: 2024/25
  • Open to: International (including EU) and UK (home) students

GREAT Scholarship

We regularly offer scholarships to students from a selection of countries in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.

  • Funding: £10,000
  • Academic year: 2024/25
  • Application deadline: Monday 20 May 2024, 11.59pm BST
  • Open to: Students from China, Nigeria (Justice and Law), Pakistan, Thailand and Turkey (Justice and Law)
  • Number available: 5

Postgraduate research (PGR) opportunities

The University offers information on Postgraduate research fees and funding opportunities available to applicants, both internal and external, which include:

Departmental Funding PGR

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Wider PGR funding opportunities

China Scholarships Council Scholarship

We're pleased to offer up to ten joint-funded PhD scholarships in collaboration with the China Scholarships Council.

  • Funding: 100% of tuition fees for the full duration, which is typically three years; a grant for living costs; one return flight from China; UK visa fees
  • Academic year: 2024/25
  • Open to: Students from China
  • Number available: 10

Extracurricular funding

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