Scholarships & Bursaries

St Mary's College has a comprehensive selection of scholarships and bursaries, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Scholarships and bursaries are available to provide financial support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and cases are considered on a case- by- case basis. At Mary's, our scholarships and bursaries help our students get the most out of the fantastic wider student experience at Durham University and better themselves academically, professionally, and personally. Below you will find details of many of the scholarships and bursaries available to Mary’s students, although this list is not exhaustive.

In addition to the numerous bursaries and scholarships available to be awarded before the beginning of each academic year, there are also opportunities for current students to apply throughout the year, details of which will be posted internally.

·      Undergraduate	·      Postgraduate
·      Financial Hardship Assistance	·      Awards for Current Students

At Mary's we appreciate that your financial circumstances may unexpectedly change during your time at University. For additional financial support and resources, please refer to: https://www.durham.ac.uk/cost-living-hub/

 

St Mary's 2023 Bursaries

Undergraduates

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of St. Mary’s College, we are able to support new students from lower-income households to meet some of the core costs of College life.

St. Mary’s 2023 Bursaries are non-repayable, and you do not have to apply for them. If your household income as assessed by Student Finance England (or equivalent) remains below £47,200, you will be eligible

If eligible for a St. Mary’s 2023 Bursary, you will receive:

• Bedding pack (please inform Emma Gray emma.gray@durham.ac.uk) if not required)
• Junior Common Room (JCR) Levy
• Loan of Academic gown (please purchase one if you wish to)
• Freshers Week Levy

You do not have to apply to receive your St. Mary’s 2023 Bursary. Eligibility will be based on household income as assessed by Student Finance England (or equivalent) as of 1st September and must be below £47,200.. 

Provided that you and your parents/partner consented to share their household income with the University during the student finance application process, Student Finance England (or equivalent) will pass your household income to the University. St. Mary’s College will use this information to award your St. Mary’s Bursary.

If you are eligible, YOU MUST ensure that you complete the relevant forms:

Freshers' Week Bursary link:

https://pay.durham.ac.uk/optional-college-payments/freshers-week-2023-charge-undergraduates-students-only

JCR Membership Bursary link:

https://pay.durham.ac.uk/colleges-and-common-rooms/membership-programs/st-marys-college-jcr-membership-20232024

When you reach the payment section, select “Internal Trading” and use the details below to complete the form without charge:

Finance contact name:                  St. Mary’s Finance

Finance contact email address: stmarys.finance@durham.ac.uk

Cost centre:                                        St. Mary’s Bursary

Budget Officer:                                  Susan Noble

Email address of Budget Officer: stmarys.finance@durham.ac.uk

When the University reviews notifications of household incomes, any corrective payments and refunds become due then.

Terms and conditions: Bursary Terms and Conditions

Prizes for Academic Achievement

We have a small number of academic prizes which are made on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners at the end of each academic year. Students are contacted directly if they are the recipient of one of the prizes. The prizes include:

• The Jean Cowling Prize in Theology
• Frances Lee Jones Prize in Biological Sciences
• Ruth Bostock Prize in English
• Margaret Dunham Prize in English

 

St Mary’s College Student Opportunities Fund

(for current students)

This Fund is discretionary and combines a number of existing St Mary’s bursaries and awards and can help provide relief from hardship and monies to enable participation in the full range of opportunities that might otherwise be closed to students with limited means, so as to enable enrichment of their College and university experience.

Limited funds are available for distribution to assist current Mary’s students with travel, education, research, and other costs involved in College, Durham University, and outreach projects. Awards are typically made in the region of £100 – £200, although higher amounts may be awarded on occasion for outstanding applications.

Apply here.

University Scholarships and Bursaries

In addition to the above College Bursaries, there are a number of University scholarships and bursaries that students can apply for before starting their studies. For further information please visit: https://www.dur.ac.uk/student.finance/ssf/