2026 University of York GREAT Scholarship

In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of York is offering four scholarships to students in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Kenya applying for a variety of one-year postgraduate courses. The GREAT Scholarships 2026 programme, launched by the British Council together with over 60 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from across the world in accessing world-class UK higher education opportunities. The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. 

• Table of Content
• About University of York
• University of York Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of York Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of York Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of York Postgraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of York Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of York Postgraduate Scholarship

• £10,000

Requirements for University of York Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be considered for the scholarship, you must

• be a permanent resident and passport holder of China, Indonesia, Malaysia or Kenya
• be paying fees at the overseas fee rate (any fee assessments must be completed by Monday 11 May 2026)
• have met any language condition of your offer by Monday 11 May 2026
• have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a one-year postgraduate taught course at the University of York by Monday 11 May 2026 (you don't need to have accepted the offer).

You will not be eligible if

• you hold a 100% tuition fee scholarship or are fully sponsored
• you are a current student of the University of York, having started your studies in a previous year

Students on the following pathways are not eligible for these scholarships

• Hull York Medical School
• International Pathway College
• Distance/online learning courses
• Part-time courses
• Kaplan International College London
• MA Public Policy (Mundus MAPP)
• CASPPER
• Masters courses lasting longer than one year
• Partnership and exchange students (including visiting students)

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of York Postgraduate Scholarship

• This is a competitive process, and only one application per country will be successful. A panel of senior staff from the University will select the successful scholarship awardees.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

GREAT Scholarship contact details: International team

• +44 (0)1904 323534
• [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit University of York scholarship webpage.