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A new international scholarship scheme is giving students in Mumbai the chance to study in York.
The Mayor’s Gateway Scholarship was announced by York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith during a regional trade mission to India.
Funded by the University of York Mumbai, the scholarship will initially support two students from Mumbai to study in York.
Mr Skaith said: "York and North Yorkshire’s trade mission is an important step in building relationships and deepening our links in India.
"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 scholarship also includes work experience placements to help students gain insights into business and industry in York and North Yorkshire.
The University of York Mumbai welcomed its first cohort of students in September, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the creative industries, business, and computer science, including artificial intelligence and cyber security.
Professor Lindsay Oades, provost of the University of York Mumbai, said: "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."
Mr Skaith announced the scholarship during a trade mission to India alongside a delegation of business leaders.
The mission began in New Delhi with the wider Great North delegation before continuing to Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bangalore.