Study Exchange Funding
Thinking of studying abroad?
There are a number of scholarship and funding options for you to consider.
Find out more about the different options here.
Tuition fee or maintenance loan
You can continue to apply for a tuition fee or maintenance loan and must tell your student finance provider that you'll be studying or working abroad. Be aware that for work placements abroad your maintenance loan entitlement may be reduced by your Student Finance Provider. You must contact your Student Finance provider directly to discuss your individual circumstances and if you need any support in communicating with Student Finance, you should contact the advisors in the Student Hub at the University of York
For students entitled to a reduced tuition fee to the University of York (more details on tuition fees for the year abroad on the Finance and Funding webpage in the tuition fees section), you will find that the tuition fee element of your loan is reduced accordingly by your student finance provider.
Expenses funding
You may be eligible to receive funding from your student finance provider towards expenses including travel to your overseas destination, visas and insurance. Please check your provider's web pages for full information.
Student Awards Agency Scotland
Disabled Students Allowance
If you receive funding such as Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) please contact Disability Services as soon as possible to discuss whether payment is affected by studying or working abroad: disabilityservices@york.ac.uk
Students on placements abroad may be eligible for funds to contribute towards the additional cost incurred because of a disability or long-term health condition.
Further Information
You can also contact Student Advisers in the Student Hub for more information about student finance.
BUTEX UK Scholarships
Eligibility: Undergraduate only; 1 year or 1 semester study placements and overseas work/internship/traineeship placement of varying lengths of time
Amount: £500
Applications open: 16 May 2024
Applications close: 10 July 2024
BUTEX offers scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year. For further details please go to the BUTEX webpage.
Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme, the UK government's programme to fund study and work opportunities across the world, was initially launched as a one-year programme for the academic year of 2021/22, and has been extended by the UK government for a further three years. More information on the Turing Scheme funding has been made available to students abroad in 2023/24. News about Turing Scheme funding in 2024/25 will be made available when information is released by the Turing Scheme, but please be aware that funding is limited and is not guaranteed.
Please note that students who are allocated York Future Scholarship funding or UYA Bursary are not eligible to receive Turing funding.
York Futures Scholarship (YFS)
For further information on application deadlines and criteria please see the York Futures Scholarship page.
Please note that students who are allocated York Future Scholarship funding are not eligible to receive Turing funding.
ISEP Accessibility Scholarship
Eligibility: Any ISEP student with demonstrated financial need
Amount: US $1,100
Applications close: 1 April for Fall semester (August-December) or Full-Year (August-May), October 15 for Spring semester (January-June)
The ISEP Accessibility Scholarship is designed to assist students placed in an ISEP program who do not have sufficient funds to cover the upfront costs of studying abroad. This scholarship will provide $1,100 to assist students in covering their expenses. For further information please see the ISEP Accessibility Scholarship page.
JASSO Student Exchange Support Program
Eligibility: UG, PGT, PGR for study from 8 days up to 1 year
Amount: 80,000 JPY (monthly stipend)
Applications: You will need to apply through your host university who can advise you of the application process and deadline(s) once you have been accepted on their exchange programme.
The Japan Student Services Organisation (JASSO) offers scholarships for short-term study for students who are accepted for exchange at a Japanese university. For further information please see the JASSO Student Exchange Support Program page.
The US Alumni Connections Award (for North America)
Eligibility: UG on one year study exchange or unpaid work/research programmes
Amount: £6000
Applications open: Usually end of February
Applications close: Usually March
This bursary was established in 2007 to support students involved in the exchange student programme between North America and York. It aims, through the generosity of University of York alumni based primarily in North America, to help students realise their international ambitions. For placements in the 2024/25 academic year, there are four grants of £6,000 available for students from York travelling to North America (including Canada) on study exchange or unpaid work/research programmes. Funding available for students travelling in 2024/25 will be confirmed in 2024 and eligible students will be invited to apply in Semester 2.
Please note, funding for placements taking place in 2025/26 and beyond is not confirmed.
Duo-Singapore Fellowship Programme
Eligibility: UG
Amount: up to 4,000 Euros
Applications: The fellowships are administered by the respective participating Singapore universities: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), and Singapore Management University (SMU). Each University will have their own application procedures.
The DUO-Singapore Fellowship Programme is awarded by the Singapore government to promote academic exchanges between full-time undergraduate students who are Singapore (or ASEAN) citizens and students from universities in European countries.
Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP)
Eligibility: Decided by your host institution
Amount: Varies year to year
Applications: Administered by the host institution who will provide details to nominated students during the application process.
Students on study placements at partner universities in Switzerland may be eligible for funding via SEMP.