The University gratefully acknowledges the Graham and Joanna Barker Scholarship for Music. The Barker Scholarship for Music supports an undergraduate student who exhibits excellence and leadership in music. The scholarship recipient may or may not choose to formally read Music, although he or she will be expected to actively participate in the musical life of the University, representing Durham in local, regional, national and/or international performances. The Barker Scholarship can be held for the duration of the recipient's undergraduate studies at Durham.
Not sure if you’re eligible? Contact us for advice.
Submit an academic application to Durham University via UCAS prior to the scholarship deadline of 31st January 2024.
Please ensure your referee submits the reference on letter headed paper which contains their name, position, contact details and your full name.
Application deadline
31st January 2024
When candidates will hear the outcome of their application
End of April 2024
Your application will be considered by the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship panel which includes senior academic members of the University with expertise in Sport, Music and Arts. Guidance may also be sought from colleagues with musical experience.
Durham University makes every effort to ensure that the information published or contained on its website is accurate. However, the University cannot guarantee the information may not subsequently be altered owing to circumstances beyond the University's reasonable control. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) changes in Government policy or change of law. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the University's website any person wishing to clarify the details of a particular scholarship/s should contact the University at scholarships.advice@durham.ac.uk.
If you have any questions about whether you are eligible for a scholarship or the application process, get in touch with our Scholarships and Student Funding Office:
Durham University
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
DH1 3LE, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 8997