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V M Oughton Memorial Scholarship


Undergraduate Scholarships
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Summary

We are delighted to offer The V M Oughton Memorial Scholarship which is available due to a generous donation.  The V M Oughton Scholarship will support North East applicants with a low household income who are looking to commence an undergraduate degree at Durham University in October 2026.   Preference will be given to applicants from Hebburn and Jarrow

 

Amount

£5,000.00
Year of Entry Applicants for programmes commencing in October 2026
Number of awards available One
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.

Permanently resident in one of the following postcode areas:

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

Please note preference will be given to applicants from Hebburn and Jarrow

If you are waiting for confirmation of your entitlement from SFE, please submit your scholarship application form 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 14 January 2026.

    Apply to UCAS

  2. Complete a scholarship application

    Submit an online scholarship application form by 25 March 2026 including the following.

     

    Arrange for your referee to submit a reference by the above deadline.

    A reference from one of your teachers in support of your scholarship application to be sent by email to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk.

     

    Please ensure your referee submits the reference on letter headed paper or from a school e-mail account which contains:

     

    • their name
    • position
    • contact details
    • your full name

     

    Referee Guidance:

     

    1     Please explain how academically engaged the student is

     

    2     Please provide information on any activities the student takes part in either in or out of school

     

    3     Please provide any additional information you think would be helpful.

     

    Provide a copy of your Student Finance letter confirming the amount of maintenance loan who are entitled to as soon as you receive it.

     

    Application deadline

     

    25 March 2026

     

    When applicants will be notified of the outcome

     

    End May 2026

  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