Partially funded

Undergraduate Commuter Award

University of York, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Undergraduate Commuter Award is a one-time £250 payment that reduces the cost of commuting in first year for UK (home) students living at home. It is a pilot for 2027/28 entrants, and availability in future years is not guaranteed.

Award Information

  • New undergraduate starting first year at York in 2027/28 (Foundation Year students eligible)
  • Home fee status
  • Applied through the main UCAS cycle or Clearing
  • Home postcode on the initial UCAS application is in the University's designated commuter area
  • Living at the home address in term time, matching the enrolment address
  • Not living in University, private purpose-built or other accommodation moved into to study at York

Not eligible

  • Continuing students and those returning from leave of absence
  • International Pre-Masters and International Foundation (IPC) students
  • Hull York Medical School and PGCE students
  • Students who move into student accommodation in their first term before assessment
  • £250, single payment in first year only
  • Paid by bank transfer to UK bank details in the student portal, expected around October 2027 after enrolment and registration
  • Paid in addition to other University bursaries, including the York Bursary
  • Enrolment completed by the published enrolment deadline
  • Expected payment around October 2027
  1. No application is required.
  2. Enter home and term-time addresses accurately at enrolment.
  3. Provide valid UK bank details in the student portal.

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How selection works

Eligibility is decided automatically against the approved commuter postcode list and address records; the University's decision is final.

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