Accessibility statement

Study Exchange Funding

Thinking of studying abroad?  There are a number of scholarship and funding options for you to consider.  If you have further questions once you have read through the information below, please email global-programmes@york.ac.uk.

 

Student finance

Tuition fee or maintenance loan

You can continue to apply for a tuition fee or maintenance loan and must tell your student finance provider that you'll be studying or working abroad.  Be aware that for work placements abroad your maintenance loan entitlement may be reduced by your Student Finance Provider.  You must contact your Student Finance provider directly to discuss your individual circumstances and if you need any support in communicating with Student Finance, you should contact the advisors in the Student Hub at the University of York

For students entitled to a reduced tuition fee to the University of York (more details on tuition fees for the year abroad on the Finance and Funding webpage in the tuition fees section), you will find that the tuition fee element of your loan is reduced accordingly by your student finance provider.

Expenses funding

You may be eligible to receive funding from your student finance provider towards expenses including travel to your overseas destination, visas and insurance.  Please check your provider's web pages for full information.

Student Awards Agency Scotland

Student Finance England

Student Finance NI

Student Finance Wales

Disabled Students Allowance

If you receive funding such as Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) please contact Disability Services as soon as possible to discuss whether payment is affected by studying or working abroad: disabilityservices@york.ac.uk

Students on placements abroad may be eligible for funds to contribute towards the additional cost incurred because of a disability or long-term health condition. 

Further Information

You can also contact Student Advisers in the Student Hub for more information about student finance.

Funding - all destinations

BUTEX UK Scholarships

Eligibility: Undergraduate only; 1 year or 1 semester study placements and overseas work/internship/traineeship placement of varying lengths of time

Amount: £500

Applications open: applications now closed

Applications close: applications now closed

BUTEX offers scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.  For further details please go to the BUTEX webpage.

Turing Scheme

The Turing Scheme, the UK government's programme to fund study and work opportunities across the world, was initially launched as a one-year programme for the academic year of 2021/22, and has been extended by the UK government for a further three years. More information on the Turing Scheme funding has been made available to students abroad in 2023/24. News about Turing Scheme funding in 2024/25 will be made available when information is released by the Turing Scheme, but please be aware that funding is limited and is not guaranteed.

Please note that students who are allocated York Future Scholarship funding or UYA Bursary are not eligible to receive Turing funding.

York Futures Scholarship (YFS) 

Eligibility: UG, Integrated Masters

Amount: up to £6000

Round 1 applications: Applications open on Monday 23 October 2023 and will close on Monday 20 November 2023.
Outcomes for this round to be communicated to students by the end of Semester 1 Week 11 (before the start of Christmas vacation)

Round 2 applications: Applications open on Monday 4 December 2023, and will close on Monday 19 February 2024.
Outcomes for this round to be communicated to students by the end of Semester 2 Week 5

Round 3 applications: Applications open on Monday 18 March 2024 and will close on Friday 19 April 2024

Outcomes for this round to be communicated to students by the end of Semester 2, Week 12

Thanks to the generous support of the University's alumni, the York Futures Scholarship programme enables students to take advantage of the many personal and professional development opportunities available to them. Means tested funding is available to support students preparing for or spending a year studying or working abroad, or participating in international opportunities during the vacations. For further information on application deadlines and criteria please see the York Futures Scholarship page.

Please note that students who are allocated York Future Scholarship funding are not eligible to receive Turing funding.

Funding - ISEP

ISEP Accessibility Scholarship

Eligibility: Any ISEP student with demonstrated financial need

Amount: US $1,100

Applications close: 1 April for Fall semester (August-December) or Full-Year (August-May), October 15 for  Spring semester (January-June)

The ISEP Accessibility Scholarship is designed to assist students placed in an ISEP program who do not have sufficient funds to cover the upfront costs of studying abroad.  This scholarship will provide $1,100 to assist students in covering their expenses.  For further information please see the ISEP Accessibility Scholarship page.

Funding - Japan

JASSO Student Exchange Support Program 

Eligibility: UG, PGT, PGR for study from 8 days up to  1 year

Amount: 80,000 JPY (monthly stipend)

Applications: You will need to apply through your host university who can advise you of the application process and deadline(s) once you have been accepted on their exchange programme. 

The Japan Student Services Organisation (JASSO) offers scholarships for short-term study for students who are accepted for exchange at a Japanese university.  For further information please see the JASSO Student Exchange Support Program page.

Funding - North America and Canada

The US Alumni Connections Award (for North America)

Eligibility: UG on one year study exchange or unpaid work/research programmes

Amount: £6000

Applications open: Usually end of February

Applications close:  Usually March

This bursary was established in 2007 to support students involved in the exchange student programme between North America and York. It aims, through the generosity of University of York alumni based primarily in North America, to help students realise their international ambitions.  There are four grants of £6,000 available for students from York travelling to North America (including Canada) on study exchange or unpaid work/research programmes. Funding available for students travelling in 2024/25 will be confirmed in 2024 and eligible students will be invited to apply in Semester 2.

Funding - Singapore

Duo-Singapore Fellowship Programme

Eligibility: UG

Amount: up to 4,000 Euros

Applications: The fellowships are administered by the respective participating Singapore universities: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), and Singapore Management University (SMU). Each University will have their own application procedures.

The DUO-Singapore Fellowship Programme is awarded by the Singapore government to promote academic exchanges between full-time undergraduate students who are Singapore (or ASEAN) citizens and students from universities in European countries. 

Funding - Switzerland

Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP)

Eligibility: Decided by your host institution

Amount: Varies year to year

Applications: Administered by the host institution who will provide details to nominated students during the application process.

Students on study placements at partner universities in Switzerland may be eligible for funding via SEMP.