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Summary

Dangoor Scholarships 

Supporting first-year undergraduate students enrolled in a STEM programme.

The Dangoor scholarships are supported by Mr Naim Dangoor and give Durham University the opportunity to award scholarships to talented undergraduate students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects.

 

Amount One-off £1,000 
Year of Entry First-year students who commenced their studies in 2025/26
Number of awards available 11
Level of study Undergraduate
Fee status Home
Mode of study  Full-time
Programmes STEM Programmes
Duration 1 year

Eligibility

  • First-year students who commenced their studies at Durham University in 2025/26;
  • Studying programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM);
  • Household Income below £42,875;
  • Academic excellence as demonstrated in the UCAS application, including GCSE results, A-level or equivalent results and merit or potential as demonstrated in the Personal Statement.

Not sure if you're eligible? Contact us for advice.

Application Process

  1. Complete a scholarship application

    Submit the following by 21st November 2025

     

     

    • Provide a copy of your Student Finance letter confirming the amount of maintenance loan you are receiving. You can attach the letter to the application form. 

     

    Application deadline: 21st November 2025

     

    Candidates will hear the outcome of their application by mid-December 2025.

  2. Selection process

    • All eligible applications for the Dangoor Scholarship will be considered based on their personal/UCAS statement and academic excellence.

     

    • Other scholarship awards may also be taken into account when considering the allocation of the scholarship.

     

    • The University may use additional datasets to identify applicants who come from neighbourhoods with low overall progression to higher education or high levels of socio-economic deprivation.

Guidance

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.

 

Get in touch

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:

Scholarships and Student Funding Office

Durham University

Palatine Centre

Stockton Road

DH1 3LE, UK