Postgraduate scholarships, awards and bursaries
Masters fee discount for York graduates
If you've completed an undergraduate degree at York you could be eligible for a 10% Masters fee discount.
UK Government loan scheme for MA degrees
If you're starting a Masters degree from September you may be entitled to a government-backed loan of up to £10,000.
The Music Department offers a number of scholarships, awards and work opportunities for postgraduate students. However, applicants are advised to investigate as wide a range of funding sources as possible, and are encouraged to pursue external funding sources before and during their postgraduate studies.
Please note that you must have been offered a place on one of our postgraduate courses to be eligible to apply for any of the awards listed.
For more information about postgraduate funding, contact Catherine Duncan.
Our funding – at a glance
Scholarships
| Name | Value* | MA | PhD | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRoCAH AHRC Scholarship | Full home/EU fees + stipend | No | Yes |
5pm GMT on Wednesday 26 January 2022 |
| Sir Jack Lyons Research Scholarship (PhD only) | Home fees + stipend | No | Yes | 11.59pm 7 June 2022 |
|
The Dame Janet Baker Masters Scholarship (MA performers only) |
£2,000 | Yes | No | 11.59pm 7 June 2022 |
|
Ede & Ravenscroft Bridge Scholarship (York graduates for MA only)
|
£5,000 | Yes | No | 11.59pm 7 June 2022 |
| Dixon Scholarship (MA performers only) | £5,000 | Yes | No |
11.59pm 7 June 2022 |
| Holmes Scholarship (Composers only) | £1,500 | Yes | Yes | 11.59pm 7 June 2022 |
| Vinson Scholarship | £2,130 | Yes | Yes | 11.59pm 7 June 2022 |
| Nonhebel Scholarship |
£2,130 | Yes | Yes | 11.59pm 7 June 2022 |
| Paynter Scholarship | £1,500 | Yes | Yes | 11.59pm 7 June 2022 |
| Scholarships for International Students | Various | Yes | Yes | Various - consult web page |
| £5740 per annum | Yes | Yes | N/A | |
| £1,300 | Yes | Yes |
N/A |
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York Graduate Research School Scholarships for overseas research students |
Approx. £15,000 per annum + fee waiver | No | Yes | 11.59pm 29 January 2021 |
Awards
| Name | Value* | MA | PhD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Celebration Award | £1,500 | No | Yes |
11.59pm 31st August 2022 |
| Terry Holmes Composer & Performer Award | £1,500 (each) | Yes | Yes |
11.59pm 31st August 2022 |
| Yorkshire Bach Choir Award | TBC | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Assistantships
| Name | Value* | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Vinson Sound Archives | £2,000 | 11.59pm 7 June 20201 |
| Vinson Concert Recording | £700 | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| Department Technical | £2,700 |
11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| Communications Media | £700 | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| Young Musicians Choral | £700 | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| Young Musicians Instrumental | £700 | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| Wilfrid Mellers Gamelan | £700 | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| York Concerts Box Office | £2,300 |
11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| General Administration | £2,000 (approx.) | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| University of York Music Press | Not available this year | |
| Jazz | £1,000 | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| Continuo | £700 | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
| International Liaison Assistantship (China) | £500 | 11.59pm 7 June 2021 |
Graduate assistant teaching roles
| Role | Deadline |
|---|---|
Studio scholar 2022-23 (MS Word  , 30kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| Researching, Talking and Writing About Music 2022-23 (MS Word , 28kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| Musical Analysis module tutor 2022-23 (MS Word , 26kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| MA Music- Psychology pathway tutor 2022-22 (MS Word , 26kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| MA Music Writing Tutor 2022-23 (MS Word , 26kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| MA Music Production writing tutor 2022-23 (MS Word , 25kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| MA Music Education 2022-23 (MS Word , 27kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| Composition I module tutor 2022-23 (MS Word , 26kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| Listen to This 2022-23 (MS Word , 27kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| MA Community Music writing tutor 2022-23 (MS Word , 25kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| Instrumental Music Education module tutor 2022-23 (MS Word , 26kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
| Aural Skills 2022-23 (MS Word , 26kb) |
Monday 23 May 2022, 4pm |
* Please note: all scholarships, awards and assistantships are paid in £ sterling (GBP) and may be subject to variations in currency exchange rates.