16/10/2026
Building global opportunities between York and Mumbai 🌍
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has officially launched the Mayor’s Gateway Scholarship at the University of York Mumbai during the region’s trade mission to India.
Funded by the University of York Mumbai, the scholarship will provide the opportunity for students to study in York, while providing work experience opportunities in York and North Yorkshire’s business and industry 💼
David Skaith said: “The University of York Mumbai gives our county a permanent base for academia, skills and innovation in one of the world’s fastest growing major economies, supporting leading research on global issues like food security and emerging technologies.
“I am delighted to champion the Mayor’s Gateway Scholarship, providing students with the opportunity to develop their education across two continents and two vibrant cities.”
The University of York Mumbai officially opened its doors to the first cohort of students in September. This combined with the new research and policy institute, the Institute for Good Society, is helping tackle major global challenges.
Professor Lindsay G Oades PhD, Provost of the University of York Mumbai, added: “We aim to provide our students with the skills, knowledge and confidence to study and work anywhere in the world, and so scholarships like this are significant in giving students international experience.
“We are proud to introduce Mayor David Skaith to our University community and we look forward to collaborating with York and the North Yorkshire region on many more education and research opportunities.”
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