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International Scholarships

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

The scholarships, awards and bursaries below are dedicated to supporting students from countries around the world. Other options for funding your studies may also be available.

Key:

Postgraduate Taught Programmes (PGT)
Postgraduate Research Programmes (PGR)
Undergraduate (UG)

Please ensure that you submit an academic application to Durham University by the deadline date of the scholarship you are applying for.

Durham University Scholarships 2023-24

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Chevening Scholarships (PGT) Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.  International students who are citizens of a Chevening-eligible country, and intend to return there for a minimum of 2 years after their Chevening Award has finished. Various, up to £18,000.
Open Date:  2023 Entry Closed Close Date:  2023 Entry Closed
Chinese Scholarship Council (PGR) An award in partnership with the Chinese Scholarships Council.  Applicants who are citizens and permanent residents of mainland China wishing to study for a PhD. Various; includes payment of full tuition fees and other living allowances, including health cover, airfare and visa application fees.
Open Date:  2023 Entry Closed Close Date:  2023 Entry Closed
Colfuturo (PGT PGR) A Colombian non-profit foundation that was established with the support of the Colombian government. Colombian students. 20% tuition fee discount for PGT/PGR (apart from MBA) and one 100% tuition fee discount for a Taught Masters programme (apart from MBA).
Open Date:  See website 2023 Entry Closed Close Date:  See website 2023 Entry Closed
Commonwealth Masters Scholarships (PGT) An award funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. Various; includes payment of full tuition fees and other living allowances.
Open Date: September 2022 Close Date: December 2023
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (PGT) An award for civil engineering, conflict prevention, defence development, mathematical sciences, climate risk and sustainability and energy MSc and MA programmes.

Students who are a citizen of or be granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.

 Various; includes payment of full tuition fees and other living allowances.
Open Date:   Close Date:  
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships(PGR) These scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO, for taught Masters, PhD programmes and professional development. Students from developing Commonwealth countries. Various allowances.
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Commonwealth Split-Site Doctoral Scholarships Funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). For PhD students studying at eligible universities across the Commonwealth to conduct research at an institute in the UK for 12 months.

Students who are registered for a PhD at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country.

 Various; includes payment of full tuition fees and other living allowances.
Open Date: See website Close Date: See website
Conacyt (PGT) The National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt) is the Mexican government institution responsible for establishing public policies on the humanities, science, technology, and innovation. Students from Mexico. Please note we are currently in the process of reviewing our agreement with CONACYT, which expired at the end of 2022. We will include information on this page as soon as we have any updates regarding the new terms and conditions of our partnership
Open Date: See website Close Date: See website

 

CONICYT (ANID)  (PGT + PGR)

 

 CONICYT (ANID) is the Chilean government student funding organisation.  Students from Chile 25% tuition fee discount 

Open Date:

 See Website  Close Date:  See Website 
Durham Palestine Educational Trust (PGT) An independent UK charity that assists the social and economic development of Palestine, by providing scholarships for Palestinian graduates. Students from Palestinian Occupied Territories. Specific eligibility criteria. Up to £13,000 per student.
Open Date: 2023 Entry Closed Close Date: 2023 Entry Closed
Fulbright - Durham Scholarship (PGT) The US-UK Fulbright Commission focuses on opportunities and exchanges between the USA and the UK, as part of a global programme. Students who are US citizens, resident anywhere except the United Kingdom before commencing study. Full tuition fee scholarship, and up to $15,609 living costs, plus travel.
Open Date: Open now for 2024/25 Entry  Close Date: October 10, 2023

International Scholarships (PGT and UG)

 Scholarships are available for most programmes, except business school and some named exclusions, see scholarship for details. For students from Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Vietnam. A £5,000 per year tuition fee discount.
Open Date: N/A Close Date: N/A
Marshall Scholarship (PGT) Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability, to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Scholars are selected for any field of study. Students from the USA. Various, see Marshall Scholarships for details.
Open Date: September 2023 for 2024/25 Entry  Close Date:  
Ruth First Scholarship The Ruth First Educational Trust enables southern African students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake postgraduate study. Students from Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Full tuition fees, stipend for living expenses in monthly payments, one return travel, accommodation at St Chad's College and a contribution to visa costs.
Open Date: 2023 Entry Closed Close Date: 2023 Entry Closed
Said Foundation Scholarship (PGT) The Said Foundation offers scholarships to individuals who can demonstrate the potential to become leaders and innovators of change. Students from Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. Full tuition fees, full living expenses, one return travel and other allowances including thesis, visa fees and IHS fees.
Open Date: 2023 Entry Closed Close Date: 2023 Entry Closed

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.