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Postgraduate taught funding

These scholarships and studentships are available to postgraduate taught students in the Department of Politics and International Relations.

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

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
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

GREAT Scholarship

We regularly offer scholarships to students from a selection of countries in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.

Funding
£10,000
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Monday 11 May 2026, 11.59pm BST
Open to
Students from China, Indonesia, Kenya and Malaysia
Number available
Four

GREAT Scholarship

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
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
Open to
Students from USA, Canada, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, 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
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
Open to
Students from Singapore

Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

We are delighted to be partnering with the Aziz Foundation to offer postgraduate scholarships to support British Muslims studying at York.

Funding
100% tuition-fee coverage at the UK (home) rate
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Friday 15 May 2026, 2pm BST
Open to
UK (home) students

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

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
Application deadline
Monday 18 May 2026, 9am BST
Open to
International (non-EU) students
Number available
1

Equal Access Scholarship (postgraduate)

Extracurricular funding

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

Yorkshire Bach Choir

We are now accepting applications for our choral scholarship scheme. The 12-month scholarships will be open to all four voice parts.

Funding
£500 (to be paid in 2 instalments, one in December, one in June)
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

Yorkshire Bach Choir

York Minster Choral Scholarships

York Minster offers choral scholarships lasting 12 months or longer.

Funding
Up to £8,000 per annum
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Minster Choral Scholarships

Previous funding opportunities

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

Postgraduate taught fees and funding