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Undergraduate funding

These scholarships and studentships are available to undergraduate 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 Sanctuary Bursary

The Sanctuary Bursary, formally known as the York Refugee Bursary, is a non-repayable award for eligible undergraduate students with Home Fee Status.

Funding
Annual award over the course of your degree
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
UK (home) students

York Sanctuary Bursary

Global Impact Undergraduate Scholarship

York is offering scholarships to international undergraduate students to help them excel.

Funding
£5,000 (for each year of study)
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
Students from China, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Türkiye and USA

Global Impact Undergraduate 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
Open to
Students from Norway

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund Lånekassen

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

This bursary is for students who are under 25 when they start their studies, and who also meet one of the following conditions: come to York as a care leaver (or through the national Foyer Federation), or who are irreconcilably estranged from their parents (or both parents have passed away).

Funding
Annual award over the course of your degree
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
UK (home) students

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

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.

Undergraduate fees and funding