Bursaries and scholarships
Bursaries for current students
All UK and EU undergraduate students are automatically assessed for York bursaries
each year. This includes the York Bursary, HYMS Bursary and Care Leaver Bursary.
You do not have to apply for an undergraduate bursary. We use the assessment of household income carried out by Student Finance to automatically assess students for bursary eligibility.
We will start to approve the bursaries from the end of September, and will notify you by email to your University account if you've been awarded a bursary. You should only get in touch if you have not heard from us by the end of October.
A bursary is not a loan - you don't have to pay it back. Bursaries are for undergraduate UK and EU students only.
Bursary schemes can vary, depending on the year you started your studies. If you are receiving a York Bursary, Foundation Year Bursary, HYMS Bursary or Care Leaver Bursary, you can find detailed information about your scheme in the following guides:
Guide for current students
Guides for students who started prior to 2020/21
- Guide to the University of York Bursary Schemes 2019/20 (PDF
, 274kb) - York bursaries for 2018/19 starters (PDF , 99kb)
- York bursaries for 2017/18 starters (PDF , 98kb)
- York bursaries for 2016/17 starters (PDF , 96kb)
- York bursaries for 2015/16 starters (PDF , 98kb)
- York bursaries for 2014/15 starters (PDF , 86kb)
If you require earlier copies of the York Bursaries Guide, please contact sfsu@york.ac.uk
Receiving your award
If you are made an award, you will have received a notification email and an award letter in your e:Vision account.
Submit your bank details to receive cash payments
In order to receive any bursary cash payment, submit your bank details using the University’s secure bank detail collection system using your University username and password. We accept both UK and overseas bank accounts and you can use the system to update your details should you change bank. Please note, this system is for bursary payments only. If you need to update your bank details for direct debit collections, please do this using the 'Your finance' section in e:Vision (see Payment methods).
If you do not submit your details, we will not be able to pay you.
Please note that not all awards include cash payments. Please refer to the guides for more details on how your bursary will be paid.
Payment dates
For the 2020/21 academic year, bursaries will be paid on the following dates:
|
Payment type |
Payment method |
Payment dates |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition fee waiver |
Reduction in your tuition fees |
We inform your student funding provider automatically when your award is approved and they alter your loan accordingly. |
|
Accommodation payment (if you're a first year student in University accommodation) |
Applied directly to your accommodation fees |
Three equal instalments reducing each accommodation fee charge on: Friday 9 October 2020 For example, if you owe £1,800 for a term's rent and are going to receive an accommodation payment of £500 then you will only need to pay £1,300 that term. If you pay your accommodation fees by direct debit, the fees minus the bursary will automatically be taken from your account, and will stop you from accidentally overpaying. |
|
Cash payment |
Payment direct to your bank account |
Friday 23 October 2020 |
Discussing your award
We cannot discuss a case with anyone other than you. If you want someone else (including parents or carers) to discuss your bursary on your behalf, you will need to give the Student Financial Support Unit written permission. Please note we cannot disclose any detailed household income information to anyone.
Bursaries and scholarships for continuing students
Student Financial Support administers additional bursaries and scholarships on behalf of the University available for students once they have begun their studies at York. Please check eligibility criteria before applying. Opening dates and further information on future rounds will be updated as and when they become available.
This list is not exhaustive. We recommend you contact your academic departmental office for information on any additional scholarships being run independently.
| Scholarships | Award / eligibility | Application deadline | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laidlaw Scholarship |
|
Due to open in November 2021. |
Please note that the application form is not available outside of the application window. |
| York Futures Scholarship |
|
Both rounds are now closed. Future rounds will run in October 2021 and April 2022. |
Please note that the application form is not available outside of the application window. |
| Mature Student Scholarship | Supports first year undergraduate students, who were 25 or over on the first day of their course, with study related costs. |
Applications are expected to open in February 2022. |
Please note that the application form is not available outside of the application window. |
Postgraduate researchers
See information about research funding on the York Graduate Research School pages.
Other bursaries and scholarships
Some external organisations offer scholarships. It is recommended that students investigate external scholarship opportunities before applying, including reading the criteria carefully. This list is not exhaustive.
If you are an external organisation that can offer a scholarship to our students, please send full scholarship information and how to apply to sfsu@york.ac.uk.
| Awarding organisation | Award / eligibility |
|---|---|
| Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust |
|
| The Investor's Podcast Network |
|
| FindAUniversity |
|
Got a great idea for a project and looking for funding?
Did you know that University of York's alumni fund schemes can help support your project ideas? Find out more about project funding.
Who to contact
For bursary related enquiries, please contact:
- Student Financial Support
+44 (0)1904 324043
sfsu@york.ac.uk
(Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm)For other financial queries, please see the relevant contact details.
