Durham University UK Scholarship For International Students 2024/2025.
We are dedicated to supporting the most talented students regardless of their financial circumstances. Our scholarships and bursaries are funded by the University, in partnership with external organizations, or through generous donations from alumni and friends of the University.
The scholarships, awards, and bursaries listed below are designed to support students from various countries worldwide. Additionally, other funding options may be available to help you finance your studies.
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- Postgraduate Taught Programmes (PGT)
- Postgraduate Research Programmes (PGR)
- Undergraduate (UG)
Scholarship Categories
University-Funded Scholarships
These scholarships are directly funded by the University and are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and financial need.
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External Partnership Scholarships
These awards are offered through collaborations with external organizations and foundations, aiming to support students who demonstrate exceptional promise in their fields of study.
Alumni and Donor Scholarships
Generous contributions from our alumni and friends of the University provide scholarships to students who exhibit outstanding academic achievement and community involvement.
International Student Support
Our scholarships, awards, and bursaries are specifically designed to support students from countries around the globe. We encourage international students to explore these opportunities to alleviate financial burdens and focus on their academic pursuits.
Additional Funding Opportunities
In addition to the scholarships and bursaries listed, other funding options may be available, such as government grants, private scholarships, and work-study programs.
Application Process
To be considered for any of these scholarships or bursaries, please ensure that you submit an academic application to Ontario University by the scholarship’s deadline date. Detailed application instructions and deadlines can be found on our website.
By offering these financial support options, we aim to empower students to achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the global community.
Durham University Scholarships 2024-25
We are committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances. The following scholarships and bursaries are funded by the University, through partnerships with external organizations, or through generous donations from alumni and friends of the University. These scholarships are dedicated to supporting students from countries around the world. Other options for funding your studies may also be available.
Scholarship Categories:
- ANID (PGT + PGR)
- Support: ANID, formerly CONICYT, is the Chilean government student funding organization.
- Who’s it for?: Chilean students.
- How much?: 25% tuition fee discount.
- Open Date: See website.
- Close Date: See website.
- British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM (PGT)
- Support: One-year, fully funded scholarship to complete a master’s degree at a UK university.
- Who’s it for?: Women researchers from eligible countries.
- How much?: Full payment of tuition fees.
- Open Date: January 2024.
- Close Date: Midnight (GMT) on 16 April 2024 (academic application) & 30 April 2024 (scholarship application).
- Chevening Scholarships (PGT)
- Support: UK’s global scholarship programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations.
- Who’s it for?: 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.
- How much?: Various, up to £18,000.
- Open Date: 12th September 2023.
- Close Date: 7th November 2023.
- Chinese Scholarship Council (PGR)
- Support: Partnership award with the Chinese Scholarships Council.
- Who’s it for?: Citizens and permanent residents of mainland China wishing to study for a PhD.
- How much?: Various; includes payment of full tuition fees and other living allowances, including health cover, airfare, and visa application fees.
- Open Date: See website.
- Close Date: 15 January 2024.
- Colfuturo (PGT PGR)
- Support: Colombian non-profit foundation supported by the Colombian government.
- Who’s it for?: Colombian students.
- How much?: 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: 9 January 2024.
- Close Date: 29 February 2024.
- Commonwealth Masters Scholarships (PGT)
- Support: Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
- Who’s it for?: Students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries.
- How much?: Various; includes payment of full tuition fees and other living allowances.
- Open Date: Open.
- Close Date: 17th October 2023, 16:00 GMT.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (PGT)
- Support: For specific MSc and MA programs at Durham.
- Who’s it for?: Citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries or British Protected Persons.
- How much?: Various; includes payment of full tuition fees and other living allowances.
- Open Date: 16 November 2023.
- Close Date: 16:00 (GMT) on 14 December 2023.
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (PGR)
- Support: Funded by the UK FCDO for PhD programmes and professional development.
- Who’s it for?: Students from developing Commonwealth countries.
- How much?: Various allowances.
- Open Date: Open.
- Close Date: 17th October 2023, 16:00 GMT.
- Commonwealth Split-Site Doctoral Scholarships
- Support: Funded by the UK FCDO for PhD students studying at eligible universities across the Commonwealth to conduct research at a UK institute for 12 months.
- Who’s it for?: Students registered for a PhD at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- How much?: Various; includes payment of full tuition fees and other living allowances.
- Open Date: See website.
- Close Date: See website.
- CONAHCyT (PGT)
- Support: 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.
- Who’s it for?: Students from Mexico.
- How much?: Durham University accepts the maximum tuition fee provided by CONAHCyT (MXN 200,000, approx. £9,400), without the need for students to make any contribution from their own funds.
- Open Date: See website.
- Close Date: See website.
- Durham Palestine Educational Trust (PGT)
- Support: An independent UK charity assisting the social and economic development of Palestine by providing scholarships for Palestinian graduates.
- Who’s it for?: Students from Palestinian Occupied Territories. Specific eligibility criteria.
- How much?: Up to £13,000 per student.
- Open Date: See website.
- Close Date: See website.
- Fulbright – Durham Scholarship (PGT)
- Support: The US-UK Fulbright Commission focuses on opportunities and exchanges between the USA and the UK, as part of a global programme.
- Who’s it for?: US citizens, resident anywhere except the United Kingdom before commencing study.
- How much?: Full tuition fee scholarship, and up to $15,609 for living costs, plus travel.
- Open Date: 30 March 2023.
- Close Date: 10 October 2023.
- FUNED (PGT)
- Support: A non-profit organization providing reimbursable educational and financial support to Mexican students to pursue master’s degrees of excellence abroad.
- Who’s it for?: Mexican students.
- How much?: 10% discount on tuition fee for the duration of the programme.
- Open Date: See website.
- Close Date: See website.
- International Scholarships (PGT and UG)
- Support: Available for most programmes, except business school and some named exclusions.
- Who’s it for?: Students from Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam.
- How much?: £5,000 per year tuition fee discount.
- Open Date: N/A.
- Close Date: N/A.
- Marshall Scholarship (PGT)
- Support: Finances young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the UK.
- Who’s it for?: Students from the USA.
- How much?: Various, see Marshall Scholarships for details.
- Open Date: 2024 Entry Open.
- Close Date: 26 September 2023.
- Ruth First Scholarship
- Support: Enables southern African students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake postgraduate study.
- Who’s it for?: Students from Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- How much?: 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.
- Rise Scholarships (UG)
- Support: An initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust that finds promising young people and provides them with opportunities to work together to serve others over their lifetimes.
- Who’s it for?: Rise winners from around the globe.
- How much?: Full payment of tuition fees, plus winners can also receive funding for a living stipend, accommodation, visa and immigration costs, and health surcharges. See Rise website for more information.
- Open Date: 2023 Entry Open.
- Close Date: See website.
- Said Foundation Scholarship (PGT)
- Support: Offers scholarships to individuals who can demonstrate the potential to become leaders and innovators of change.
- Who’s it for?: Students from Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan.
- How much?: Full tuition fees, full living expenses, one return travel, and other allowances including thesis, visa fees, and IHS fees.
- Open Date: 1 September 2023.
- Close Date: 31 October 2023.
By offering these financial support options, we aim to empower students to achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the global community. Please ensure that you submit an academic application to Durham University by the deadline date of the scholarship you are applying for.
Durham University strives to ensure the accuracy of the information published on its website. However, the University cannot guarantee that the information will not be altered due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, changes in government policy or changes in law. While any updates will be reflected on the University’s website, individuals seeking to clarify the details of a specific scholarship should contact the University.
