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Scholarships

University scholarships

A university scholarship is a non-repayable financial award usually given to students following a competitive application process. They can also be awarded based on outstanding academic achievements or extra-curricular activities.

Student Financial Support administers a limited number of scholarships on behalf of the University. 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. In addition, we recommend that you contact your academic departmental office for information on any additional scholarships being run independently within your department.

Useful links for prospective students

Scholarships Award / eligibility Application deadline How to apply Contact
Santander Universities Scholars Programme
  • Aimed at home undergraduate students from groups which are most likely to face challenges when attending university
  • For undergraduate students due to graduate in 2025
  • Each student will receive £30,000 of funding over three academic years, employability training and development sessions and a dedicated mentor
 Tuesday 31 January 2023

santander.universities@
santander.co.uk
York Futures Scholarship
  • Funds students to access opportunities to improve their personal and professional development.
  • For students studying for an undergraduate, integrated masters or postgraduate taught degree who meet certain criteria.
  • Awards of £250, £1,000, £2,000-£5,000 and £6,000 are available, depending on the opportunity.

There are three application rounds per year, with two opportunities within these to apply for each level of funding.

Please note that the application form is not available outside of the application window.

  york-futures-scholarship@york.ac.uk
Mature Student Scholarship
  • Supports first year undergraduates who were 25 or over on the first day of Year 1 of their course.

Applications will open the week commencing 19 February 2024 and close at 11pm on Friday 8 March 2024

Please note that the application form is not available outside of the application window.

mature-students-info@york.ac.uk
York Opportunity Scholarship 2023
  • The scholarships are designed to assist those who have faced significant barriers to their educational goals.
  • Each scholarship is worth a total of £3,300 paid in annual instalments of £1,100 for three years.
  • These scholarships have been extremely competitive in previous years.
 Applications for 2023/24 open on Monday 12 June 2023 and close on Monday 2 October 2023.

 

 yos@york.ac.uk
Future Voices Scholarship programme
  • Open to UK first year undergraduates studying subjects from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies.
  • A package of financial and industry support to students from Black, Asian, Gypsy, Traveller, and ethnically diverse backgrounds
  • Each scholarship is worth a total of £3,600 paid in annual instalments of £1,200 for three years.
 Applications close on Friday 1 September 2023. Please note that the application form is not available outside of the application window. paul.ryan@york.ac.uk
Joan Samuels Scholarship Award
  • Available to current PGT and PGR students with a disability
  • One £2,000 scholarship to be paid as a living cost stipend
 Applications open on Monday 2 October 2023 and close on Friday 3 November 2023 Please note that the application form is not available outside of the application window.

oppa@york.ac.uk
International Regional Scholarship
  • Available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students to help them excel
  • Up to £7,500 (first year of study only)

There is no application deadline for this scholarship. All international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students holding an offer at York will be automatically considered. 

 There is no need to formally apply for the scholarship. international@york.ac.uk
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
  • Available to talented international undergraduate students within the faculties
  • Full tuition fee discount for the first year followed by £10,000 tuition fee discount for the second and third year

There is no application deadline for this scholarship. All international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students holding an offer at York will be automatically considered. 

 There is no need to formally apply for the scholarship. We will notify successful awardees by Friday 10 May 2024.  international@york.ac.uk
International Achievement Scholarship
  • Available to international undergraduate students
  • Celebrates the achievements of our best and brightest international undergraduate applications
  • £10,000 (first year of study only)

There is no application deadline for this scholarship. All international undergraduate students holding an offer at York will be automatically considered. 

 There is no need to formally apply for the scholarship. We will notify successful awardees by Friday 10 May 2024.  international@york.ac.uk

Postgraduate researchers

See information aboutresearch funding on the York Graduate Research School pages.

External 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.

Students who are hoping to undertake a work or study placement abroad should refer to the Global Programmes information on Fees and Funding.

Awarding organisation Award / eligibility
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust
  • For UK students whose parent or spouse is a commercial traveller, grocer or chemist.
  • Up to £3,000 per year for undergraduates.
  • Up to £5,000 per year for postgraduates.
  • Visit the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust website for more information on closing dates.
The Investor's Podcast Network
  • Open to currently enrolled students at all study levels across the globe.
  • One $1,000 (USD) scholarship sponsored by The Investor's Podcast is available.
  • The closing date is 1 October 2023.

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