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Funding for postgraduate study

Postgraduate International Excellence Scholarship

About the scholarship

Postgraduate Taught International Scholarships are available for students applying for the following programmes at Hull York Medical School in 2027:

Award value

Each award offers a 20% fee reduction in the total tuition fees for 2027 entry. There are two awards available to students applying to any of the eligible programmes listed above, for both part-time and full-time study.

How will the scholarships be awarded?

The scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit. A panel of senior members of staff from the Medical School will select the strongest applications and will be looking for the following:

  • Personal achievements and the strength of the applicant's academic profile
  • Commitment to their chosen field of study and to their career development
  • Understanding of and commitment to the Medical School’s values

Eligibility criteria

To be considered for this award:

  • You must have applied to study by 30 April 2027 and hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for one of the eligible programmes listed above.
  • You must be paying tuition fees at the International (including EU) rate. If you are not sure of your fee status, visit the University of York website.
  • You must be commencing your degree course in September 2027. Students who are applying in 2026/2027 for deferred entry will not be eligible for this award but will be advised of scholarships available to them in their year of entry.
  • Applicants who have achieved, or are predicted to achieve, a First-Class undergraduate degree will be automatically nominated.
  • Applicants who have achieved a 2:1 or 2:2 undergraduate degree may also be nominated for consideration if they demonstrate a clear dedication to studying the programme at Hull York Medical School within their personal statement.
  • Applicants who have achieved a 2:2 undergraduate degree should also provide strong evidence of relevant work experience within the field of postgraduate study.

How to apply

You do not need to apply for this scholarship; we will use the information in your application to determine eligibility.

Contact us

If you have any queries regarding the Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarships, please email pgtadmissions@hyms.ac.uk