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Tag: scholarships

  • A guide to life as a financially independent student

    15 January 2025 by Violet
    3 minute read

    Unfortunately, low finances are a key setback that stop many students attending university, but it should not get in your way. Coming from a single-parent household, I am in charge…

  • ETAS Scholarship – my experience

    31 January 2023 by Vivek
    5 minute read

    Hi, I’m Vivek! I’m in the second year of my Computer Science degree. Today, I want to share with you my experience of the ETAS Excellent in Computer Science Scholarship,…

  • The lowdown on PPE extracurriculars at York

    18 January 2023 by Izzy
    3 minute read

    So, you’ve decided to study PPE at the University of York? Excellent choice! But what about everything that happens outside of the classroom? I’m going to give you the rundown…

  • Top Uni Tips for First-Generation Students!

    10 December 2022 by Olivia
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Olivia 🙂 And I’m the first person in my family to come to University. Meet my family here! Not only am I the first one in my immediate…

  • 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…

  • POV: Being at uni from a low-income background

    6 December 2022 by Sara
    4 minute read

    Let’s be honest, getting swept up by financial stress at university isn’t uncommon. Being raised by a single mother has made me recognise the value of money from a young…

  • 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…

  • How to manage your money

    30 June 2022 by Zulekha
    4 minute read

    I will be covering ways of making money at university to help fund your studies, as well as sharing my top tips for managing your money. Part-time jobs Part-time jobs…

  • 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…

  • To spend or not to spend?: Managing your money as a postgraduate student

    10 May 2022 by Jen
    3 minute read

    Anyone who has completed an undergraduate degree knows the pain of having to decide between going out with your mates or saving money, and sadly this struggle continues into your…