The University of York in the United Kingdom (UK) provides various funding options, including scholarships and bursaries, for international (including EU) students to assist with tuition fees and living expenses. These scholarships are awarded based on outstanding academic achievements or extracurricular activities, while bursaries consider personal circumstances like household income. These opportunities are available for students paying tuition fees at the overseas rate. Additionally, the university offers funds for students with disabilities.

Following are specific scholarships that you can apply for the academic year 2024/25:

• The Dean’s Global Excellence Scholarship
• International Achievement Scholarship
• International Regional Scholarship
• Equal Access Scholarship

Details for each scholarship, including funding amount, eligibility, and application deadlines, are available below.

Dean’s Global Excellence Scholarship

To recognize outstanding academic achievement, the Dean’s Global Excellence Scholarship offers tuition fee discounts to talented undergraduate students across faculties.

These scholarships aim to support international students’ academic pursuits at the University of York. All undergraduate students with an offer from York will be automatically considered for the scholarship. Successful awardees will be notified by Friday, May 10, 2024. No formal application is required.

Here are the key details:

• Funding: The first year’s tuition fee is discounted fully, followed by a £10,000 tuition fee discount for the second and third years.
• Academic year: 2024/25
• Open to: International (including EU) students
• Qualification level: Undergraduate
• Number available: 2 per faculty

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to International (including EU) students.
• Must hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York by May 1, 2024.
• Must be paying fees at the overseas fee rate, with fee assessments completed by May 1, 2024.
• Intending to study a full-time undergraduate course.

Ineligibility:

• Students holding a 100% tuition fee scholarship or fully sponsored are not eligible.
• Students on specific pathways, including Hull York Medical School, International Pathway College, distance and online learning courses, part-time courses, and Kaplan International College London.

How to Apply?

There is no formal application process for the scholarship. All undergraduate students with an offer at York will automatically be considered. For more details, see this scholarship opportunity here.

International Achievement Scholarship

The International Achievement Scholarship celebrates the accomplishments of top international undergraduate applicants and aims to support their academic pursuits at the University of York.

These scholarships provide vital financial assistance to international students, offering a £10,000 tuition fee discount across 50 undergraduate awards.

Key Details

• Funding: £10,000 (first year of study only)
• Academic Year: 2024/25
• Open to: International (including EU) students
• Qualification Level: Undergraduate
• Number Available: 50

Eligibility:

To qualify for the Achievement Scholarship, you must:

• Open to International (including EU) students.
• Specific departments eligible for this scholarship include.
• Have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York by May 1, 2024.
• Be paying fees at the overseas rate (fee assessments must be completed by May 1, 2024).
• They intend to pursue a full-time undergraduate course.
• Have predicted or achieved grades equivalent to A Level ABB, International Baccalaureate 34 points, or similar.

Ineligibility:

• Students with a 100 percent tuition fee scholarship or full sponsorship are not eligible.
• Not applicable to students in the Hull York Medical School, International Pathway College, distance and online learning courses, part-time courses, or Kaplan International College London pathways.

How to Apply?

No formal application is required for the scholarship. All undergraduate students with an offer at York will be automatically considered. Check more details regarding this scholarship opportunity here.

International Regional Scholarship

The University of York International Regional Scholarship supports international undergraduate and postgraduate students’ academic pursuits.

These scholarships are awarded to international students across various departments to aid them in achieving their academic ambitions at the University of York. All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students with an offer from York will be automatically considered for the scholarship, eliminating the need for a formal application.

Key Details

• Funding: Up to £9000 (first year of study only)
• Academic year: 2024/25
• Open to: International (including EU) students
• Qualification level: Postgraduate taught and Undergraduate

Eligibility:

To qualify for a Regional Scholarship, applicants must:

• Open to International (including EU) students only.
• Eligible departments include but are not limited to the Centre for Applied Human Rights, Department of Biology, Department of Computer Science, Department of Economics and Related Studies, Department of Education, Department of English and Related Literature, and many more.
• Have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York by 31 August 2024.
• Fees will be paid at the overseas fee rate (fee assessments must be completed by 31 August 2024).
• They intend to pursue a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course.

Ineligibility:

• Not eligible if holding a 100 percent tuition fee scholarship or fully sponsored.
• Students on certain pathways, including those at Hull York Medical School, MSc Nursing programs, International Pathway College, and others, are ineligible.

How to Apply?

• No formal application is required for the scholarship.
• All undergraduate and postgraduate students holding an offer from York will automatically be considered.
• Check more details regarding this scholarship opportunity here.

Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)

The University of York offers two Equal Access Scholarships tailored for undergraduate students seeking refuge in the UK. To be eligible, applicants must have applied to the University of York before submitting their scholarship application.

Acknowledged with the ‘University of Sanctuary’ award in 2020, the University of York has demonstrated its commitment to welcoming refugees and asylum seekers into its community. The Equal Access Scholarships aim to support asylum-seeking students’ access to higher education, supplemented by bursaries and dedicated assistance for sanctuary-seeking individuals.

Key Details

• Funding: £12,300 living costs plus a full fee waiver
• Academic year: 2023/24
• Open to: International (non-EU) students
• Qualification level: Undergraduate
• Number available: 2

Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• Full fee waiver (no tuition fees required)
• Maintenance award of up to £12,300 to assist with living expenses

Eligibility

• Open to International (non-EU) students.
• Applicants must have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of York for 2024 and have applied for asylum before applying to university.
• Current immigration status includes Discretionary/Limited Leave to Remain (DLR/LLR), Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Humanitarian Protection (HP), or awaiting a decision on an application for refugee status, among others.
• Ineligible if you have already completed an undergraduate degree, are applying to certain programs, or are seeking courses with work placements without the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply?

• Apply to the University of York for an eligible undergraduate course.
• Complete the Access Scheme application if you are an asylum seeker.
• Apply online for the Equal Access Scholarship using the provided form.
• Provide necessary documentation and answer supporting questions.
• If successful, select the University of York as your firm choice university on your UCAS application to receive the scholarship.
• Check more details regarding this scholarship opportunity here.

 

Do you still have questions or need more details regarding The University of York Undergraduate International Scholarships? Check the official website.

 

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