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.

Chevening Scholarship

Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue a one-year Masters degree in the UK. Chevening looks for the kind of people who have the passion, ideas, and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.

Funding

Full tuition fee plus living stipend

Academic year

2026/27

Application deadline

Tuesday 6 October 2026, 12am BST

Qualification level

Postgraduate taught

Open to

International (including EU) and International (non-EU) students

Number available

Ten co-funded by York, plus the main awards

Chevening Scholarship

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

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

Department

Any

Qualification level

Postgraduate research, Postgraduate taught and Undergraduate

Open to

Students from Norway

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund Lånekassen

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

Department

Any

Application deadline

Tuesday 25 August 2026, 11.59pm BST

Qualification level

Postgraduate research, Postgraduate taught and Undergraduate

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

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.