The Durham MBA (Full-time) Scholarships

Our comprehensive package of scholarships celebrates and rewards exceptional candidates applying to our Full-time MBA programme for 2026 entry.  

All Full-time MBA offer holders will be automatically considered for applicable scholarships so long as they meet the eligibility criteria below. No separate scholarship application is necessary.  

Scholarships will be applied as a tuition discount against the full tuition fee for the programme. 

Please view all scholarships available for September 2026 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below: 

Eligibility 

Scholarships will be awarded to offer holders based on the following eligibility criteria: 

• Demonstrate outstanding professional excellence, including substantial postgraduate work experience in roles reflecting a high level of managerial responsibility. 
• Demonstrate an outstanding academic record from a recognised and reputable institution. 
• Demonstrate strong performance and clear intent for the programme during the admissions interview. 
• Demonstrate the potential to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of the MBA programme, enriching its academic and cultural profile 
• Have the potential to become an exemplary alumni ambassador, contributing positively to the School, to professional organisations, and to wider communities. 

Terms and Conditions 

Applicants must: 

• Be completely self-funding to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering. 
• Complete the appropriate programme application process in full (including interview) and be in in receipt of a conditional offer before Friday 1st August 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered for an award.  
• Be available to take up their programme place in the 2026 academic year. 

To note: 

• No separate scholarship application is required. Once applicants receive a formal offer for the MBA programme they will automatically be considered for all applicable scholarships. 
• Only successful candidates will be notified of scholarship (tuition fee discount) decisions. This will be within 10 working days of receiving an offer.  
• There is no cash alternative to be offered if a place on the programme is not taken up. Scholarships are not transferable and not deferrable.  
• The Executive Dean's - Women in Business awards are open to female or female-identifying applicants. 

Upon accepting a Durham University Business School Scholarship, applicants agree to the following conditions: 

• Agree to participate in and contribute to the School’s marketing and outreach activities. These may include open events, online webinars, or serving as a class representative.  
• Accept their programme offer and pay the required deposit (£2,000 GBP) within four weeks of accepting the scholarship award (Overseas and EU Fee-Paying Students only). 

Withdrawal or Suspension of Studies 

Withdrawal 

• Scholars who withdraw from their scholarship commitments or from the University will have all future scholarship payments cancelled. 
• If you withdraw, at any point during the teaching term, scholarship payments which have already been made will be reclaimed on a pro-rata basis. Under exceptional circumstances, this decision can be reviewed by the Faculty Executive Dean and approval given for the student to retain any overpayments. 

Suspension of studies 

• Scholars who suspend their scholarship commitments or academic studies will have all future scholarship payments cancelled. 
• If you suspend, at any point during the teaching term, scholarship payments which have already been made will be reclaimed on a pro-rata basis. Under exceptional circumstances, this decision can be reviewed by the Faculty Executive Dean and approval given for the student to retain any overpayments. The remaining yearly balance will be payable on resumption of academic and scholarship commitments. 

Scholarship decisions are at the discretion of the School and all decisions are final. 

  For further information about Durham University Business School Scholarships please contact business.scholarships@durham.ac.uk