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Scholarships for Current Students
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Scholarships for Current Students

Durham University is committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances.  The following scholarships are either funded by the university, through partnerships with external organisations or through generous donations from alumni and friends of the University.

All financial support opportunities have associated eligibility criteria such as household income therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements prior to submitting an application.  Please also ensure you observe any application deadlines and submission requirements.

The scholarships, awards and bursaries below are for students who have already commenced their studies at Durham.

Durham University financial support 2024-25

Support

What is it?

Who's it for?

How much?
Durham University Arts Management Fund  Funding for personal development and extra-curricular interests within the arts. Undergraduate and postgraduate students. Variable allowances.
Open Date: 2nd October 2024 Closes:

Michaelmas Term: 1st November 2024

Epiphany Term: 10th February 2025

Easter Term: 26th May 2025
Durham University Student Travel Abroad Fund The funds are provided to support students wishing to travel abroad to undertake activities that sit outside their academic course and current area of study Undergraduate and postgraduate students Variable amounts
Open Date: To be confirmed. Close Date: To be confirmed.
Durham University Expeditions Fund

For organised research-based expeditions to locations outside Western Europe.

 Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students. Variable allowances.

Open Date:

 13 January 2025 Close Date: 8 March 2025
Internships and Industry Fund for Computer Science

Financial assistance to support the uptake of internships, placements and other industry activities in the UK and internationally.

 

 Students on a computer science or natural science course at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Up to £1,500 (per cycle).
Open Date:   Close Date: 20th June 2025
Student Employability Fund Cash bursary for students with a household income below £62,377 to develop skills, attributes and experiences to help progression. Undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research students.

Variable allowances.

 
Open Date:  1st August 2025 Close Date:

Summer Window: 30th September 2025 5pm

Michaelmas Term: 12th December 2025 5pm

Epiphany Term: 20th March 2026 5pm

Easter Term: 26th June 2026 5pm
Durham Cathedral Choral Scholarship Choral Scholarships are offered by the Chapter of Durham Cathedral. Undergraduate and postgraduate students.  Approximately £4021.03 per academic year, plus additional.
Open Date:  12th February 2025 Close Date:  27th February 2025

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 scholarships.advice@durham.ac.uk.