Find out more about and apply for the York Global Widening Participation Scholarship. Applications are open until 17 February 2023, 11.59pm GMT.
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York Global Widening Participation Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of York Global Widening Participation Scholarship
The York Global Widening Participation Scholarship covers the following:
- Programme fee (£3,497)
- Travel costs (according to the University’s travel and expenses policy)
- Passport and visa costs (up to £300)
- £100 spending money
Requirements for York Global Widening Participation Scholarship Qualification
Three full scholarships are available for secondary/high school students from Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Ukraine.
You qualify to apply for this scholarship if:
- You are currently in secondary education
- You hold a citizenship from any country in Latin America or Sub-Saharan Africa or from Ukraine
- You meet our minimum recommended level of English language skills, ie CEFR B2, IELTS 5, TOEFL 44+ or Duolingo 75+ (no need for a language exam)
- You can prove your academic motivation
- Your family’s financial situation would not enable you to participate in the programme without this scholarship
- This would be your first study abroad experience.
You are more likely to get the scholarship if:
- Neither of your parents attended university (or they went to university as a mature student during your secondary education)
- You are estranged from your family
- You are from a military family (while you have been in education, your parent(s) have served in the military)
- You have a disability or long term health condition*
- You identify as LGBTQI+
- You belong to an ethnic minority group in your country.
*Due to the study abroad nature of the programme, you must be able to travel independently.
Checkout: Scholarships for African students 2021/2022
Application Deadline
February 17, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of York on uni-york.formstack.com to apply
For more details, visit University of York website.
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