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Postgraduate taught funding

These scholarships and studentships are available to taught Masters students in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science.

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
2025/26
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

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
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
Open to
International (including EU) students

International Masters Regional 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
Open to
Students from USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Guam

Global Opportunities Award

York Global Impact Masters Scholarship

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

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

York Global Impact Masters 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

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
Open to
Students from Chile

ANID / Becas Chile

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund LÃ¥nekassen

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 LÃ¥nekassen

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

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
Open to
Students from Australia
Number available
10-20

John Monash Scholarship

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
Open to
Students from Australia

Roberta Sykes 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

Funding for extracurricular activities

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 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
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 to altos, tenors and basses who are undergraduate or postgraduate students.

Funding
Approx £8,000
Academic year
2025/26
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.