Designed to support a student in need of financial support who has been educated at a state-maintained County Durham school, college or another secondary education provider.
This scholarship is available thanks to a historic £1 million donation by local entrepreneur and former Councillor Robert Young. This is the largest-ever scholarship donation in the history of Durham University, an incredible gift that will enable Durham University to award at least one £10,000 scholarship every year for the foreseeable future.
£10,000 per year which covers:
Educated at a state-maintained County Durham school, college or another secondary education provider for two of the most recent four years of their education
Have a household income below £42,875 based on an assessment carried out by Student Finance. Preference will be given to applicants with a household income below £25,000
Resident in County Durham at the point of submitting an academic application through UCAS for a place at Durham University
For the purposes of determining eligibility for the Robert Young Scholarship 'resident in County Durham' is defined as having a residential postcode that starts with any one of the letter/number combinations in this Robert Young Postcodes with the exception of the listed exclusions.
Not sure if you're eligible? Contact us for advice.
Submit an academic application to Durham University by the UCAS deadline of 31st January 2024.
Submit a scholarship application including a personal statement describing:
Please provide a copy of your Student Finance England confirmation of funding letter once received to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk.
Application deadline
21st March 2024
When candidates will hear the outcome of their application
End of April 2024
Submit a character reference from one of your teachers in support of your scholarship application to be sent by email to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk. Please ensure your referee submits the reference on letter headed paper which contains their:
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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