The University of York is a University of Sanctuary and is a welcoming and safe place for refugees, asylum seekers and other people who have been forced to migrate or are displaced.

We are pleased to be able to offer 3 equal access scholarship awards. These are:

2 awards for students who are seeking refuge in the UK and hoping to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of York
1 award for a student who is seeking refuge in the UK and hoping to pursue postgraduate taught studies at the University of York

Please ensure you have read our Eligibility information and Terms and Conditions on our Undergraduate or postgraduate webpage carefully before applying.

If you have not already done so you MUST have applied to the university for an eligible course before applying for this scholarship.

We are aware that applying to university and for scholarships in the UK may be different from previous experiences you have had. If you have any questions, please email us at international@york.ac.uk. You can use this address for further support or to reach our designated staff for students seeking sanctuary who are considering studying at the university.

The deadline for applying for either a UG or PGT Equal Access scholarship is Monday 19 May 2025, 09:00 BST.

All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their scholarship application on Tuesday 3 June 2025.