Applications are now open for the Global Impact Masters Scholarships 2026/2027 at the University of York. Designed to support exceptional international students, the scholarship provides £5,000–£8,000 in financial aid for the first year of postgraduate study.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of York by 31 August 2026 and be paying fees at the overseas rate. The scholarship is open to students from eligible countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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( votes)The University of York is a leading research-intensive university located in York, England, renowned for its strong academic reputation and vibrant international community. Established in 1963, it is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities. York offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines including science, arts, social sciences, and business.
Application Deadline: 28 August 2026
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of York
- Department: Various (depending on the chosen postgraduate program)
- Course Level: Postgraduate Taught (Master’s)
- Award: £5,000 – £8,000 (for the first year of study only)
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International students from eligible countries
- The award can be taken in: United Kingdom
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: USA, Canada, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Türkiye, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Egypt.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for full-time postgraduate taught courses offered by the University of York.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
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Have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York by 31 August 2026.
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Be paying fees at the overseas fee rate (any fee assessments must be completed by 31 August 2026).
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Intend to study a full-time postgraduate taught program.
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You hold a 100% tuition fee scholarship or are fully sponsored.
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You are studying under a partnership, exchange, or distance learning program.
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You are enrolled in excluded programs such as those at Hull York Medical School, MSc Nursing, MA Public Policy (Mundus MAPP), or PGCert courses.
How to Apply
No formal application is required. All eligible postgraduate taught students holding an offer at York will be automatically considered for the Global Impact Masters Scholarship once the awards begin.
For more information, contact:
International Recruitment Team
? +44 (0)1904 323534
? [email protected]
Benefits
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Students from the USA or Canada will receive £5,000.
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Students from India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, or Türkiye will receive £6,000.
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Students from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, or Egypt will receive £8,000.
This scholarship provides valuable financial support towards tuition fees, enabling international students to pursue their postgraduate studies at one of the UK’s leading universities.
