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Undergraduate Scholarships
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Undergraduate Scholarships

Durham University is committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances.  The following scholarships are either funded by the university, through partnerships with external organisations or through generous donations from alumni and friends of the University.

All financial support opportunities have associated eligibility criteria such as household income therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements prior to submitting an application.  Please also ensure you observe any application deadlines and submission requirements.

Durham University financial support 2023-24

Support

What is it?

Who's it for?

How much?

Brian Cooper Scholarship

Tuition fee scholarship with the balance paid directly to the recipient.

 Applicants with a household income below £42,875. Preference is given to the following regions: DH4, DH5, DH6, SR7, SR8, TS27, TS28 and TS29. £13,000 per academic year.
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Choral and Organ Scholarships To be confirmed. To be confirmed. To be confirmed.
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Durham Inspired Computer Science - Coleman Scholarship Unavailable for 2023 entry. Unavailable for 2023 entry. Unavailable for 2023 entry.
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Durham Inspired Black Heritage Scholarships Scholarship paid directly to recipient. Applicants with a household income below £42,875, who are Black heritage including those who identify as being Black - African, Caribbean, Dual or Mixed Heritage. £4,000 per academic year.
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Durham Inspired Computer Science Scholarships Scholarship paid directly to recipient.

Applicants with a household income below £42,875 undertaking a Computer Science programme. Preference is given to North East of England postcodes: DH, DL, NE, SR or TS.

 £4,000 per academic year.
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Durham Inspired Computer Science - Hunt Scholarship Scholarship paid directly to recipient. Applicants with a household income below £42,875 undertaking a Computer Science programme.  £4,000 per academic year
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Durham Inspired Music Scholarships  Scholarship paid directly to recipient. Applicants with household income below £42,875 and who have an exceptional level of potential and excellence in music.  £4,000 per academic year.
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Durham Inspired North East Scholarships Scholarship paid directly to recipient. Applicants from the North East of England with a household income below £42,875. Postcode regions: CA, DH, DL, NE, SR or TS. £4,000 per academic year.
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Durham University Military Scholarships To be confirmed. To be confirmed. To be confirmed.
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Glaister Northern Scholarships

£2,500 scholarship paid directly  towards tuition or residential costs.

£1,500 scholarship paid directly to recipient to cover costs associated with internships/international experience/wider student experience.

 Applicants from the North East of England with a household income below £42,875. Postcode regions: CA, DH, DL, LA, NE, SR, TS. £4,000.00 per academic year.

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Graham and Joanna Barker Scholarship for Music

 Unavailable for 2023 entry. Unavailable for 2023 entry. Unavailable for 2023 entry.
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Hogan Lovell's Scholarships Scholarship paid directly to the recipient. Applicants for LLB Law or LLB Law with Foundation who have a household income below £42,875. and an interest in Commercial Law. A minimum award per scholar of £2,000 per academic year.
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Robert Young Scholarship

Tuition fee scholarship with the balance paid directly to the recipient.

 

 Local applicants with a household income below £42,875. Preference will be given to applicants with a household income below £25,000.   £10,000.00 per academic year.
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St Nicholas Scholarships To be confirmed. To be confirmed. To be confirmed.
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Vice-Chancellor's Sport, Music and Arts Scholarships  Scholarship paid directly to recipient. Applicants who can demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in Sport, Music or the Arts. £2,000 per academic year.
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Weldon Le Huray Arts and Humanities Scholarships Scholarship paid directly to the recipient Applicants with a household income below £42,875. who can demonstrate an exceptional level of potential in the field of Arts and Humanities. £4,000 per academic year.
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Weldon Le Huray Sport Scholarships Scholarship paid directly to the recipient Applicants with a household income below £42,875. who can demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in Sport; such as events at a national or international level. £4,000 per academic year.
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