York Global Widening Participation Scholarship 2023

Find out more about and apply for the York Global Widening Participation Scholarship. Applications are open until 17 February 2023, 11.59pm GMT.

• Table of Content
• About University of York
• York Global Widening Participation Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of York Global Widening Participation Scholarship
• Requirements for York Global Widening Participation Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of York

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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.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of York website.