Scholarships at Durham University

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK. Durham University is proud to partner Chevening in 2023/24.

In addition to the Open Awards, the University have 10 Partnership Awards open to applicants from all Chevening eligible countries.

Our comprehensive package of scholarships celebrates and rewards exceptional candidates applying to our Masters programmes.

All Durham University Business School Masters programme offer holders for October 2023 entry will be automatically considered for applicable scholarships; no separate scholarship application is necessary.

Scholarships will be applied as a discount against the full tuition fee for the programme.

Please view Masters achievement scholarships for October 2023 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below:

Eligibility

Based on the eligibility criteria below, scholarships will be awarded to Durham University Business School Masters programme offer holders (excluding Business Analytics) who:

• have an impressive academic record

• have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Masters programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Masters class

• have the potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities.

Terms and Conditions

To be considered for one of the Durham University Business School Masters Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) for October 2023 entry, applicants must:

• Complete the appropriate programme application process in full and be in receipt of a conditional offer by deadlines specified.

• Be available to take up their programme place in the 2023/24 academic year.

• Be willing to participate and cooperate in marketing and communications activities for the School. This may include testimonials and public relations opportunities, as well as being involved in and attending Open Events, Webinars or being a class representative.

• Be completely self-funding in order to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.

Our comprehensive package of scholarships celebrates and rewards exceptional candidates applying to our Masters programmes.

All Durham University Business School Masters programme offer holders for October 2023 entry will be automatically considered for applicable scholarships; no separate scholarship application is necessary.

Scholarships will be applied as a discount against the full tuition fee for the programme.

Please view Master in Business Analytics scholarships for October 2023 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below:

Eligibility

Based on the eligibility criteria below, these scholarships will be awarded to MSc Business Analytics offer holders who:

• have an impressive academic record

• have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Masters programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Masters class

• have the potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities.

Terms and Conditions

To be considered for one of the Durham University Business School Masters Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) for October 2023 entry, applicants must:

• Complete the appropriate programme application process in full and be in receipt of a conditional offer by deadlines specified.

• Be available to take up their programme place in the 2023/24 academic year.

• Be willing to participate and cooperate in marketing and communications activities for the School. This may include testimonials and public relations opportunities, as well as being involved in and attending Open Events, Webinars or being a class representative.

• Be completely self-funding in order to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.

These important scholarships are available thanks to a partnership with the China Scholarships Council. The scholarships are open to applicants from Mainland China wishing to study for a PhD at Durham. Details of the eligibility criteria along with information specific to applicants applying for this joint scheme are included below for information.

Eligibility

Applicant must:

• Be citizens and permanent residents of the People's Republic of China at the time of application. Chinese students studying overseas may also be eligible for application subject to CSC policies

• Hold an unconditional offer to study for a PhD degree at Durham commencing in October 2023, including English language requirements at the time of application to the CSC

• Satisfy entry required as outlined by the CSC at the time of application

• Successful candidates are required to return home upon completion of their studies

Please note:

• Students who have already commenced their doctoral degree at Durham are not eligible

• These scholarships cannot be held on a part-time basis

We are delighted to be offering a range of new International Scholarships to students from Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Vietnam, looking to start their undergraduate or taught postgraduate studies in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Summary

We are delighted to be offering a range of new International Scholarships to students from Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Vietnam, looking to start their undergraduate or taught postgraduate studies in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Eligibility

Applicants must be domiciled and have nationality of one of the following countries:

• Bangladesh

• India

• Malaysia

• Nigeria

• Pakistan

• Vietnam

Applicants must be completely self-funding and international fee payers only in order to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider, government body or you are in receipt of another Durham University scholarship (e.g. Team Durham), applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering. Please note, this does not include the Postgraduate Master’s Loan.

Applicants must be willing to participate and cooperate in marketing and communications activities (Scholarship Commitments) for their Faculty/Durham University. This may include testimonials and public relations opportunities, as well as being involved in and attending Open Events, Webinars or being a class representative.

Scholars who withdraw from their Scholarship Commitments or from the University will have all future scholarship discounts cancelled.

Scholars who suspend their Scholarship Commitments or academic studies will have all future scholarship discounts cancelled. Please note that only under exceptional circumstances e.g. medical reasons, and at the sole discretion of the Faculty Executive Dean, approval may be given for discounts to recommence after suspended studies continue.

Our scholarships celebrate and reward exceptional candidates applying to our MSc Energy Engineering Management programme. 

Scholarships will be applied as a discount against the full tuition fee for the programme.

Please view MSc Energy Engineering Management scholarships for September 2023 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below:

There will be two rounds of scholarships. For each round, in order to be considered for a scholarship you must hold an offer for the programme by the following deadlines:

• Round One – hold an offer by Monday 3 April 2023

• Round Two – hold an offer by Monday 3 July 2023

For your application to be considered fully by the above deadlines, you must submit your complete application and all supporting documentation no later than two weeks before the offer deadlines.

These scholarships will be awarded to programme offer holders based on the eligibility criteria below:

• have an impressive academic record

• have the potential to contribute to and enrich the diverse academic and cultural profile of the MSc Energy Engineering Management class

• can show us how they have the potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to Durham University, its student organisations, and communities.

Terms and Conditions

To be considered for one of the Durham University Business School Masters Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) for October 2023 entry, applicants must:

• Complete the appropriate programme application process in full and be in receipt of a conditional offer by deadlines specified.

• Be available to take up their programme place in the 2023/24 academic year.

• Be willing to participate and cooperate in marketing and communications activities for the School. This may include testimonials and public relations opportunities, as well as being involved in and attending Open Events, Webinars or being a class representative.

• Be completely self-funding in order to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.

To note:

• Scholarship covers the standard completion timescales of our programmes.

• Scholarships are not transferable and not deferrable. They are valid only for use by scholarship winners in the academic year for which the scholarship has been awarded. Applicants who choose to defer entry will be considered for scholarships available in the year of entry. Acceptance of a scholarship before deferral does not guarantee a scholarship offer during the subsequent year of entry.

• Only successful candidates will be notified of scholarship decisions.

• Scholarship decisions are at the discretion of the School and all decisions are final.

• There is no cash alternative to be offered if a place on the programme is not taken up.

Withdrawal or Suspension of Studies

Withdrawal

• Scholars who withdraw from their scholarship commitments or from the University will have all future scholarship payments cancelled.

• If you withdraw, at any point during the teaching term, scholarship payments which have already been made will be reclaimed on a pro rata basis. Under exceptional circumstances, this decision can be reviewed by the Faculty Executive Dean and approval given for the student to retain any overpayments.

Suspension of Studies

• Scholars who suspend their scholarship commitments or academic studies will have all future scholarship payments cancelled.

• If you suspend, at any point during the teaching term, scholarship payments which have already been made will be reclaimed on a pro rata basis. Under exceptional circumstances, this decision can be reviewed by the Faculty Executive Dean and approval given for the student to retain any overpayments.

• The remaining yearly balance will be payable on resumption of academic and scholarship commitments.