Academic Scholarship

Equal Access Scholarship, University of York

Location

United Kingdom

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2026/2027

Entry ID SC-39037

At a glance

The Equal Access Scholarship at the University of York is designed to support undergraduate students seeking refuge in the UK, enabling them to pursue higher education without financial barriers.

Value and Duration:

  • A full tuition fee waiver, meaning recipients are not required to pay any tuition fees.
  • Up to £12,300 to assist with living costs.
  • Academic Year: 2025/26.
  • Two scholarships.

Who can apply

  • Applicants must have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of York for the 2024 academic year.
  • Applicants must have applied for asylum before applying to the university.
  • Applicants must not have access to mainstream funding, such as student finance or local authority grants.
  • Eligible statuses include:
    • Discretionary/Limited Leave to Remain (DLR/LLR).
    • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
    • Humanitarian Protection (HP) without access to mainstream funding.
    • Awaiting a decision on an application for refugee status.
    • Leave as an Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Child (UASC leave).
    • Refused Asylum Seeker who has submitted an appeal or a fresh claim.
    • Dependents or partners of individuals with the above statuses.
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Phone: +44 (0)1904 324000 Email: international@york.ac.uk

University of York York YO10 5DD United Kingdom

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