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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 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

University funding

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

Joan Samuels Scholarship

Two awards, to be paid as a living cost stipend, for two postgraduate taught students or postgraduate researchers with a disability each academic year.

Funding
£1,000
Academic year
2026/27
Department
Any
Application deadline
Friday 30 October 2026, 12am GMT
Qualification level
Postgraduate research and Postgraduate taught
Open to
International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students
Number available
1

Joan Samuels Scholarship

Saïd Foundation Scholarship

The Saïd Foundation awards fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine looking to study a one-year Masters in the UK.

Funding
Full tuition fee plus additional benefits
Academic year
2026/27
Department
Any
Application deadline
Friday 30 October 2026, 5pm GMT
Qualification level
Postgraduate taught
Open to
Students from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine
Number available
Up to 3 at York (20 to 30 across all partners)

Saïd Foundation Scholarship

Previous funding opportunities

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

Postgraduate taught fees and funding