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  • Funding your PhD

    Funding your PhD

    20 February 2023 by Chloe
    4 minute read

    When I was thinking about doing my PhD, I started looking into my funding options and got overwhelmed quite quickly. There are a lot of different things to think about…

  • A guide to surviving the cost-of-living crisis as a student from a low-income household

    9 December 2022 by Chloe
    4 minute read

    Hello! My name is Chloe, and I’m a second year Biomedical Science student. If you’re reading this, you might be worried about applying to universities due to the expense. But…

  • My top tips for securing a departmental scholarship

    9 December 2022 by Pratik
    4 minute read

    As an international student, my journey has been both challenging and rewarding. I was especially pleased when I received my Management School Masters International Academic Excellence Scholarship. The purpose of…

  • My experience coming to Uni from a low-income household

    5 December 2022 by Emma
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Emma – I’m a second year law student at the University of York. Today, I’m going to be talking about coming to York as a low-income student. Who…

  • My scholarship advice

    20 October 2022 by Yael
    3 minute read

    Hello! My name is Yael. In this blog I will share with you some advice that helped me gain my scholarship. Read the scholarship instructions carefully While it may seem…

  • Funding your studies: Why you should apply for an undergraduate scholarship

    28 September 2022 by Jessica
    3 minute read

    Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m from Indonesia. I’m also an International Student Ambassador at the University of York, studying Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I’m in my…

  • Funding your studies: why you should apply for a postgraduate scholarship

    12 May 2022 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    So you’ve received your offer for the postgraduate course you’ve applied for, but one question remains…how will you fund your studies? A postgraduate scholarship is the answer. Applying for scholarships…

  • Making it work: part-time employment and full-time degrees!

    15 March 2022 by Sammie
    2 minute read

    Hi, my name is Sammie. I am in my 4th year at the University of York. I previously studied BSc Environmental Geography for three years, and now I’m engaged in…

  • My Chevening Scholarship journey

    24 March 2021 by Juliana
    3 minute read

    One and a half years ago, I started on a path that I was unsure of where it might take me: my application to the Chevening Scholarship. How would I…

  • Top tips for writing your scholarship application

    3 March 2021
    2 minute read

    Scholarships are a great opportunity for anyone looking to study at University. At York, lots of scholarships are awarded every year. So, we thought we’d ask some of our international…

  • Reasons why you should apply for a scholarship as an international student

    17 December 2020
    3 minute read

    There are many reasons why applying for a scholarship is a great decision for your future. At York, there are many different scholarships that you can apply for, whether you…

  • Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance

    Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance

    7 August 2020 by Katy
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Katy and I’m currently doing an MA in English Literary Studies. I have had ups and downs regarding my finances over the last year. COVID-19 has definitely affected…