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Postgraduate taught funding

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

Your chosen course, level of study and other aspects of your status 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

Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art Partnership Studentship

This studentship will provide the successful applicants with an opportunity to undertake a placement at MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) during its exciting hosting of the Turner Prize 2026.

Funding
Travel expenses
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Tuesday 1 September 2026, 12pm BST
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students
Number available
2

Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art Partnership Studentship

Arts Scholars MA Awards from WCAS studentship

The Arts Scholars MA Award will provide four successful applicants with a partial fee waiver of £5,000 and potential mentoring opportunities.

Funding
£5,000
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Tuesday 1 September 2026, 12pm BST
Open to
UK (home) students
Number available
4

Arts Scholars MA Awards from WCAS studentship

The Stained Glass Museum, Ely

Work with a recently acquired collection of 20th-century stained glass cartoons at the Stained Glass Museum, in Ely Cathedral.

Funding
Travel to/from Ely and accommodation
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Wednesday 3 February 2027, 12pm GMT
Open to
International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students
Number available
1

The Stained Glass Museum, Ely

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
2026/27
Open to
Students from Norway

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund Lånekassen

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, The Philippines and more (see eligibility)

Global Impact Masters 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

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

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
2026/27
Open to
Students from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize and more (see eligibility)

Commonwealth Scholarship

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

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

Santander | British Council Online English Course 2026

Banco Santander and the British Council are launching the second call of the Santander | British Council Online English Course 2026, with 10,000 fully funded scholarships to study English online.

Funding
Free tuition
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Tuesday 25 August 2026, 11.59pm BST
Open to
Students from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Peru and more (see eligibility)
Number available
10,000

Santander | British Council Online English Course 2026

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
Application deadline
Monday 31 August 2026, 11.59pm BST
Open to
Students from Germany

BAföG

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