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St Mary's Financial Support

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can offer a variety of scholarships, bursaries, and awards to help students who are in financial hardship.

Financial support is available to all St Mary’s undergraduates and postgraduates. Students can apply for funds throughout their degree. The funding is available to help our students get the most out of the fantastic wider student experience and better themselves academically, professionally, and personally. All applications go to a panel where a decision is made, and the student is made aware of the outcome. New for Academic year 2025/26 are the Margaret Bloomfield Scholarships and Bursaries
Margaret Bloomfield
Students in Durham

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Take a look at what we can offer our students to support their journey.

Scholarships

We are delighted to be able to offer financial support offer holders who come to St Mary's College, as well as existing undergraduates and postgraduates.
Students in Durham

Bursaries

Throughout the academic year, we encourage students to apply for bursaries, such as the Student Opportunities Fund, that can help with travel, sports, societies, etc.
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Academic Awards

There are several academic awards for graduating St Mary's students. We work closely with departments to ensure exceptional students are rewarded.
Graduating students

Donate

Scholarships, bursaries and awards are possible because of the generosity of our donors. Donate online or email stmarys.bursaries@durham.ac.uk for information.
Students in Durham

 

 

University student
The day I received a scholarship from St Mary’s College, among excitement, relief and joy, the one feeling that dominated was gratitude. Many students like me come from difficult financial backgrounds and coming to university can be so daunting with so much to partake in and enjoy. I am engaging in the vibrant life here at St Mary’s, taking part in everything that is offered; from societies and clubs to balls and formals and everything in between. I am extremely grateful to St Mary’s for giving me this significant opportunity that will allow me to freely take part in college life.
Hetty Lort-Phillips
St Mary's College