St Mary's College has a comprehensive selection of scholarships and bursaries, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Scholarships and bursaries are available to provide financial support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and cases are considered on a case- by- case basis. At Mary's, our scholarships and bursaries help our students get the most out of the fantastic wider student experience at Durham University and better themselves academically, professionally, and personally. Below you will find details of many of the scholarships and bursaries available to Mary’s students, although this list is not exhaustive.
In addition to the numerous bursaries and scholarships available to be awarded before the beginning of each academic year, there are also opportunities for current students to apply throughout the year, details of which will be posted internally.
· Undergraduate
· Postgraduate
· Financial Hardship Assistance
· Awards for Current Students
Undergraduates
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of St. Mary’s College, we are able to support new students from lower-income households to meet some of the core costs of College life.
St. Mary’s 2022 Bursaries are non-repayable, and you do not have to apply for them. If your household income as assessed by Student Finance England (or equivalent) remains below £42,875, you will be eligible
If eligible for a St. Mary’s 2022 Bursary, you will receive:
You do not have to apply to receive your St. Mary’s 2022 Bursary. Eligibility will be based on household income as assessed by Student Finance England (or equivalent) as of 1st September and must be below £42,875 .
Provided that you and your parents/partner consented to share their household income with the University during the student finance application process, Student Finance England (or equivalent) will pass your household income to the University. St. Mary’s College will use this information to award your St. Mary’s Bursary.
If you are eligible, YOU MUST ensure that you complete the relevant form via this link:
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When you reach the payment section, select “Internal Trading” and use the details below to complete the form without charge:
Finance contact name: St. Mary’s Finance
Finance contact email address: stmarys.finance@durham.ac.uk
Cost centre: St. Mary’s Bursary
Budget Officer: Susan Noble
Email address of Budget Officer: stmarys.finance@durham.ac.uk
When the University reviews notifications of household incomes, any corrective payments and refunds become due then.
Terms and conditions St Mary's Bursaries Terms and Conditions 2022
The Oakley Scholarship has recently been generously established to support an undergraduate student in need of financial support. The grant will assist the successful applicant throughout their programme for three years of study (beginning academic year 2022/23), although there may be flexibility in covering an optional fourth year at a reduced level. The successful applicant will need to meet the essential eligibility criteria associated with this scholarship and demonstrate a willingness to contribute towards College life.
Terms and conditions Oakley Scholarship terms and conditions 2022
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We have a small number of academic prizes which are made on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners at the end of each academic year. Students are contacted directly if they are the recipient of one of the prizes. The prizes include:
In addition to the above College Bursaries, there are a number of University scholarships and bursaries that students can apply for before starting their studies. For further information please visit: https://www.dur.ac.uk/student.finance/ssf/
The St Mary’s College PhD Scholarship, includes contributions towards tuition costs, college accommodation, living costs, and other expenses. The Scholarship may be held in any department of Durham University. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to produce high quality research. The PhD Scholarship is open to students and alumni of St Mary’s College who have graduated in the last 3 years. Prior to submission, applicants should have discussed the proposed research with a suitable supervisor in their chosen academic department at Durham University and have secured support for their application. For further information and application form, please contact Assistant Principal, Emma Gray emma.gray@durham.ac.uk
This Fund is discretionary and combines a number of existing St Mary’s bursaries and awards and can help provide relief from hardship and monies to enable participation in the full range of opportunities that might otherwise be closed to students with limited means, so as to enable enrichment of their College and university experience.
Limited funds are available for distribution to assist current Mary’s students with travel, education, research, and other costs involved in College, Durham University, and outreach projects. Awards are typically made in the region of £100 – £200, although higher amounts may be awarded on occasion for outstanding applications.
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