International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Through this scholarship, we aim to celebrate the achievements of our best and brightest international undergraduate applicants.
Our scholarships are awarded to international students to support them in achieving their goals at the University of York. The scholarship will award successful undergraduate students up to a £10,000 tuition fee discount.
All undergraduate students holding an offer at York will be automatically considered. There is no need to formally apply for the scholarship.
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship contact details
International Recruitment Team
+44 (0)1904 323534
international@york.ac.uk
Eligibility
Open to International (including EU) students only.
To be eligible for an International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship, you must
- have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York by Wednesday 6 May 2026
- be paying fees at the overseas fee rate (any fee assessments must be completed by Wednesday 6 May 2026)
- intend to study a full-time undergraduate course
- have predicted or achieved grades of A Level ABB, International Baccalaureate 34 points or equivalent.
You will not be eligible if
- you hold a 100% tuition fee scholarship or are fully sponsored.
Students on the following pathways are not eligible for these scholarships
- Hull York Medical School
- International Pathway College
- Distance and online learning courses
- Part-time courses
- Kaplan International College London
- Partnership and exchange students (including visiting students)
How to apply
There is no need to formally apply for the scholarship.
All undergraduate students holding an offer at York will be automatically considered.
How we allocate
A panel of senior staff from the University will select the successful scholarship awardees.
Terms and conditions
When you receive your scholarship letter, you must
- accept the scholarship offer formally by using the link provided within your offer email
This action must be completed by the deadline provided in your offer email. Otherwise, you will lose your scholarship, and it will be offered to a reserve candidate.
If you have been informed that you require a credibility interview, your scholarship will be conditional on the successful outcome of this interview. Should you be unsuccessful, the scholarship offer will be rescinded.
If you defer your place at the University of York, you cannot keep your scholarship.
Combining scholarships
Undergraduate Achievement scholarships may be combined with University of York departmental scholarships as long as this does not exceed 100% of your tuition fees.
Undergraduate Achievement scholarships may be combined with external funding as long as this does not exceed 100% of your tuition fees.
The University reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship offer to new applicants and offer holders at any time, so early application is advised.