Are you a high-achieving international student looking to study at a top UK university? The Dean’s Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of York is now open for the 2025-26 academic year. This prestigious scholarship recognizes outstanding undergraduate students with exceptional academic potential.

With only six scholarships available (two per faculty), the selection process is highly competitive. The scholarship provides a full tuition fee discount for the first year and a £10,000 tuition discount for the second and third years, making quality education more affordable.

Key Details

Host University: University of York
Application Deadline: Not applicable (automatic consideration)
Result Announcement: May 9, 2025
Study Level: Undergraduate
Eligible Countries: International students (including EU)
Eligible Fields: All undergraduate programs
Number of Scholarships: 6 (2 per faculty)
Location: United Kingdom

Scholarship Benefits

Full tuition fee discount for the first year
£10,000 tuition discount for the second and third years
Academic and career support from the University of York

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:
✔ Be an international student (including EU applicants)
✔ Hold a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of York by May 9, 2025
✔ Be classified as an overseas fee-paying student
✔ Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program

Who is NOT Eligible?

❌ Students already receiving a 100% tuition fee scholarship or full sponsorship
❌ Applicants for:

• Hull York Medical School
• International Pathway College
• Distance and online learning programs
• Part-time courses
• Kaplan International College London

Terms & Conditions

Awardees must accept both the scholarship and admission offer by the deadline stated in their offer email.
If a credibility interview is required, the scholarship remains conditional until the interview is passed.
Deferring admission will result in the loss of the scholarship, as it cannot be carried forward.

Required Documents

University of York admission offer (conditional or unconditional)
Proof of overseas fee-paying status
Any additional documents required for university admission

Selection Process

Eligible students are automatically considered for the scholarship.
A panel of senior staff from the University of York reviews applications.
Only six scholarships are awarded, making the process highly competitive.
Winners will be notified by May 9, 2025.

How to Apply?

No separate application is needed – all eligible undergraduate offer holders are automatically considered.
if selected, you must formally accept the scholarship offer via the link in your offer email.
Ensure you accept your admission offer within the deadline to secure the scholarship.

For more details, kindly refer to the University of York’s website.