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Postgraduate taught funding for UK (home) students

Scholarships, bursaries and other funding to help you with tuition fees and living expenses.

These opportunities are open to students who pay tuition fees at the home rate. If you're unsure whether you're classed as a UK or international student for fee purposes, check your fee status.

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Open opportunities

The following opportunities are currently open for applications.

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

If you've previously studied at the University of York, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount for postgraduate taught courses.

Funding
10% tuition fee discount
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

York Performance Award

The York Performance Award is the result of a generous endowment by Sir Ron and Lady Barbara Cooke. The Award enables University of York students to perform in a venue beyond York in a drama and/or music performance.

Funding
£1000
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Sunday 7 June 2026, 11.59pm BST
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Performance Award

Departmental opportunities

Many of our departments and centres offer additional opportunities and specialised guidance on funding your studies.

Government support

Postgraduate Master's Loan

You may be entitled to a loan from the UK government to help fund your studies. 

Disabled Students' Allowance 

If you have a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability, you may be eligible for financial support.

Other schemes and resources

External opportunities are not vetted or endorsed by the University.

Previous opportunities

Many funding opportunities are renewed annually. Some of those listed below may reopen for applications later in the year.