Oakley Scholarship

Summary:

Amount	£4,000 per year Can be paid towards tuition fee costs, accommodation or directly into the recipient's bank account in termly instalments
Year of Entry	Applicants for programmes commencing in 2022/23
Number of awards available	One award available
Level of study	Undergraduate
Fee status	Home student
Mode of study	Full-time
Programmes	All undergraduate programmes
Duration	3 years with flexibility in covering an optional fourth year at a reduced level.

Eligibility

Applicant should:

have a household income below £47,200

and

significant academic achievement and potential

and

demonstrate a willingness to contribute fully in College life

Applications are also welcome from candidates from the following groups; black and minority ethnic students (BAME), caregivers, care leavers and disabled students

Not sure if you're eligible? Contact emma.gray@durham.ac.uk for advice.

How to apply

1. Current Undergraduate at St Mary's College with course commencing academic year 2022/23

2. Complete a scholarship application

Submit an online scholarship application including a personal statement describing:

how the Oakley Scholarship would help you to study at Durham University
why you are studying at Durham University and particularly the programme you have chosen
your career aspirations and interests
your financial circumstances
examples and experience demonstrating your involvement in College life

Applications accepted from

9th November 2022

Application deadline

31st December 2022

When candidates will hear the outcome of their application

Early January 2023

3. Selection process

Applications will be considered on the basis of their ability to meet the eligibility criteria, academic potential and demonstration of involvement in College life
In addition to the information supplied on the scholarship application form, the College will gather contextual information to support the assessment of applications