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Postgraduate taught funding

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

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

David Efird Masters Scholarship

For September 2026 entry, the Department of Philosophy is offering the David Efird Masters Scholarship, which is in the form of a £5,000 reduction in fees.

Funding
£5,000
Academic year
2026/27
Department
Department of Philosophy
Application deadline
Sunday 12 July 2026, 11.59pm BST
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students
Number available
1

David Efird Masters Scholarship

David Efird Postgraduate Student Research Travel Fund

Students studying for an MA or Research degree in the Department of Philosophy are eligible to apply for a small travel bursary in support of their research.

Funding
Variable
Academic year
2026/27
Department
Department of Philosophy
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

David Efird Postgraduate Student Research Travel Fund

Xenophanes Scholarship

For September 2026 entry, the Department of Philosophy is offering the Xenophanes Scholarship, which will be awarded as a contribution of £5,000 towards living costs.

Funding
£5,000
Academic year
2026/27
Department
Department of Philosophy
Application deadline
Friday 19 June 2026, 12pm BST
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from the UK (home)
Number available
One

Xenophanes 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
AUD $75,000 per year
Academic year
2026/27
Department
Any
Application deadline
Friday 30 January 2026, 12pm GMT
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Australia

Roberta Sykes scholarship

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
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Singapore

Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

University funding

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

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

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

Equal Access Scholarship (postgraduate)

We're pleased to offer one Equal Access Scholarship for a taught postgraduate student seeking refuge in the UK. Please note that you must have applied to the University of York before submitting an application for this scholarship.

Funding
£14,880 living costs plus a full fee waiver
Academic year
2026/27
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
International (non-EU) students
Number available
1

Equal Access Scholarship (postgraduate)

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
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from USA, Canada, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and more (see eligibility)

Global Impact Masters Scholarship

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 waver plus living expenses
Academic year
2026/27
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Gaza
Number available
One

Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)

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
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
International (including EU) students

International Masters Achievement 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
AUD $75,000 per year
Academic year
2026/27
Department
Any
Application deadline
Friday 30 January 2026, 12pm GMT
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Australia

Roberta Sykes scholarship

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
Department
Any
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Singapore

Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

Previous funding opportunities

These opportunities are closed to applications. They may reopen in future years.