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 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

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

Department

Any

Qualification level

Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught

Open to

Students from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize and more (see eligibility)

Commonwealth 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

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

Department

Any

Qualification level

Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught

Open to

Students from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize and more (see eligibility)

Commonwealth Scholarship

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, The Philippines and more (see eligibility)

Global Impact Masters 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

Department

Any

Qualification level

Postgraduate taught

Open to

International (including EU) students

International Masters Achievement 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.