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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.

International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

Through this scholarship, we aim to celebrate the achievements of our best and brightest international undergraduate applicants.

Funding
up to £10,000 (for first year of study only)
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) students

International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

To reward excellence, the Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship offers a tuition fee discount to talented undergraduate students within the faculties.

Funding
Full tuition fee discount for first year of study; £10,000 tuition fee discount for second and third year of study
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) students
Number available
Six

Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

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

Equal Access Scholarship (undergraduate)

We're pleased to offer two scholarships for undergraduate students who are seeking refuge in the UK. You must have applied to the University of York before submitting an application for this scholarship.

Funding
£12,300 per annum living costs plus a full fee waiver for three years of an undergraduate degree
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Monday 18 May 2026, 9am BST
Open to
International (including EU) students
Number available
2

Equal Access Scholarship (undergraduate)

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