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Who can apply

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Country of study
United Kingdom · York
Target level
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • You must have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York by Wednesday 30 June 2027.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York by Wednesday 30 June 2027
  • You must be paying fees at the overseas fee rate (any fee assessments must be completed by Wednesday 30 June 2027).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: be paying fees at the overseas fee rate (any fee assessments must be completed by Wednesday 30 June 2027)
  • You must have US or Canadian nationality or domicile.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: have US or Canadian nationality or domicile
  • You must intend to study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: intend to study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course
  • You must have a documented marital, sibling, parent, child, or grandchild relationship with a York alum, or be referred to the discount by a York alum using this form (form will become available in late October 2026).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: have a documented marital, sibling, parent, child, or grandchild relationship with a York alum or be referred to the discount by a York alum using this form (form will become available in late October 2026)
  • You are not eligible if you hold a 100% tuition fee scholarship or are fully sponsored.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You will not be eligible if you hold a 100% tuition fee scholarship or are fully sponsored
  • Students on the following pathways (either previously or currently) are not eligible: Hull York Medical School, International Pathway College, distance and online learning courses, part-time courses, Kaplan International College London, partnership and exchange students (including visiting students).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Students on the following pathways (either previously or currently) are not eligible for these scholarships

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid
Tuition

Dates

Applications close
30 June 2027 at 23:59 BST (Europe/London)

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Apply for an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course and hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    30 June 2027 (Europe/London) — 30 June 2027
  2. Step 2: Fill in the form to declare your family relationship to a York alum, or ask a York alum to refer you to the discount using the referral form.
    With whom
    You and the York alum
  3. Step 3: Accept the scholarship offer formally using the link provided in your offer email, by the deadline given in that email.
    With whom
    You

Where to apply

University of York (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): North America Friends and Family Discount

Edition 2027/28 · Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of University of York: york.ac.uk