Scholarship
Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships
Offered by Durham University
Next cycle not yet announced University-specific — check the official website
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Last verified: September 26, 2026
Quick facts
- Provider
- Durham University
- Study destination
- United Kingdom
- Level
- Bachelor's, Master's
- Funding
- Partially Funded, Tuition Discount
- Amount
- GBP 5,000 per year, up to 10,000 (GBP 5,000 or GBP 10,000 a year (undergraduate: up to GBP 15,000 or GBP 30,000 over a three-year programme))
- Eligible students
- Open to international students
- Deadline
- University-specific — check the official website
- Application method
- Through the university application; Separate scholarship application
Overview
Durham’s Inspiring Excellence Scholarships give exceptional, self-funded international students an annual tuition fee discount of GBP 5,000 or GBP 10,000. They are competitive, application-based partial scholarships for eligible undergraduate and one-year taught postgraduate programmes starting in September 2027.
Who Can Apply
Self-funded international applicants (overseas fee status) to an eligible full-time in-person undergraduate programme, or a one-year taught MSc, MA, LLM or MDS, starting at Durham in September 2027, who submit the scholarship application form.
Am I eligible? A quick check
- Open to international students
- Study in United Kingdom
- Level: Bachelor's, Master's
- University admission needed
This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.
Education Level
Eligible Nationalities
Self-funded international applicants with overseas fee status
Open to international students.
Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.
What Does This Scholarship Cover?
Tuition
- Fixed tuition contribution (covered)
Funding Details
Amount: GBP 5,000 per year, up to 10,000 (GBP 5,000 or GBP 10,000 a year (undergraduate: up to GBP 15,000 or GBP 30,000 over a three-year programme))
Eligibility Requirements
Subject / field
All subjects.
Financial need
You must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarship, funding or sponsorship from Durham or an external organisation.
Other requirements
Undergraduates must make Durham their firm UCAS choice (not insurance or Clearing). Postgraduate MBA, MSW and MA Theology and Ministry programmes, two undergraduate theology degrees and International Study Centre progression students are excluded.
Application Deadline
- Status
- Next cycle not yet announced University-specific — check the official website
- Deadline type
- University-specific
- Current cycle
- 2027/28 entry
Applications open in October 2026; you can register your interest on the scholarship page now.
Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.
How to Apply
University admission first: You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.
- Submit your academic application (UCAS for undergraduates, the postgraduate portal for master's) with all supporting documents.
- Complete the Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarship application form once applications open.
Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.
Selection Process
Selection is based on your scholarship application responses, academic achievements and potential to make a positive impact; nationality diversity and balance across programmes are also considered.
Official Links
Last verified: September 26, 2026
Application Abroad is not the scholarship provider and does not accept applications. Apply through the official provider; its website is the final source for eligibility, funding and deadlines.
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