Scholarship awards for students in Education
Scholarship awards available to students applying to study for an MA or PhD degree at the University of York's Department of Education are listed below. You should note that these are highly competitive and only a small minority of applicants will be successful in gaining one of these awards.
Important information for October 2025 entry: If you'd like to be considered for ESRC White Rose scholarships, the deadline for applying to our department is Friday 13 December. For information about applying, please visit our Applying for a PhD page.
Departmental PhD Studentship Award for September 2025 entry
The Department of Education has offered funding for Home fee paying students in previous years. This webpage will be updated shortly to reflect any further opportunities that may be available.
Useful information
- York Graduate Loyalty Discount
If you have successfully completed an undergraduate degree with us at the University of York, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount for postgraduate taught courses- UK government postgraduate loan scheme
If you are starting a postgraduate course, you may be entitled to a government-backed loan
Funding and tuition fees
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund for September 2024 entry
The PEEF can offer funding, including the cost of tuition, boarding, and airfare, to eligible Pakistani applicants. Applicants interested in applying for the PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Foreign Languages (TESOL) may wish to apply.
This funding opportunity is not affiliated with the University, but is recognised. Please direct all questions to helpdesk@peef.org.pk.
The deadline to apply is 26 April 2024.