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John Batey Scholarship


Undergraduate Scholarships
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Summary

The John Batey Scholarship provides support for applicants with a low household income who are looking to commence an undergraduate degree at Durham University in October 2023.   Preference will be given to applicants from the North East of England.  

 

Amount

£12,000.00 for the duration of your degree

(£4,000 per year for a 3 year programme and £3,000 per year for a 4 year programme)
Year of Entry Applicants for programmes commencing in October 2023
Number of awards available Two
Level of study Undergraduate
Mode of study Full-time
Programmes All undergraduate programmes, including Foundation Years if applicable
Duration Each year of the undergraduate programme (up to a maximum of four years)

Eligibility

Household income

Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 (2019-20 rates) based on an assessment carried out by Student Finance England.

Preference will be given to applicants from the North East of England i.e. with a postcode beginning with one of the following:

CA, DH, DL, NE, SR, TS.

 

If you are waiting for confirmation of your entitlement from SFE, please submit your scholarship application and forward details of your assessment letter as soon as you can to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk.

 

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

How to apply

  1. Apply for a course

    Submit an academic application to Durham University by the UCAS deadline of 25th January 2023.

    Apply to UCAS

  2. Complete a scholarship application

    Submit an online scholarship application form by 30th March 2023 including the following:

    • Why you would like to study at Durham University
    • Any barriers you have faced to continuing your study to degree level
    • How you feel the John Batey Scholarship would help you
    • Any other information you feel is relevant to your scholarship application

     

    Application deadline

    30th March 2023

    When applicants will be notified of the outcome

    End May 2023

  3. Selection process

    All eligible applications will be considered on the basis or their personal statement, reference and academic status at Durham University.

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