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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.

White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership Studentships

The White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) is a partnership of seven Universities including York. Each year, WRDTP offers a range of social sciences PhD studentships, alongside comprehensive training, to develop the next generation of social science leaders for a diverse range of careers.

Funding
ESRC stipend (£21,805 2026/27) plus full fee waiver (updated rates for 2027/28 will be published in early 2027)
Academic year
2027/28
Open to
International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students

White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership Studentships

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

A tuition fee discount for University of York graduates progressing to an eligible postgraduate taught course.

Funding
10% tuition fee discount
Academic year
2027/28
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Graduate Loyalty Discount

Departmental opportunities

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

Government support

Postgraduate Masters 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.