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Rod Taylor Futures Scholarship

The Rod Taylor Futures Scholarship will provide a one-off scholarship to local and underrepresented students in need of financial assistance. This scholarship is available thanks to a very generous donation by the family of Rod Taylor and will enable Durham University to award six students £2000.

This Scholarship complements the existing work that the University is undertaking to attract talented and underrepresented students from the North East to study at Durham.

Amount £2,000 for one academic year which contributes to:
  • living costs
  • other associated costs of study
Year of Entry Applicants for programmes commencing in October 2024
Number of awards available Six
Level of study Undergraduate
Mode of study Full-time
Programmes All undergraduate Faculty of Science programmes, including Foundation Years if applicable
Duration One year

Eligibility

You are eligible for this scholarship if:

  • you are commencing your studies in the Faculty of Science in October 2024 (this includes if you will be commencing your Foundation Year); and
  • your official fee status is Home student; and
  • you have a household income level below £47,200 as assessed by Student Finance England; and
  • you have been educated at a state-maintained UK school, college or other education provider for the whole of your education; and
  • you are a resident in North East of England, at the point of submitting an academic application through UCAS for a place at Durham University, residing in one of the following postcode regions: CA, DH, DL, NE, SR or TS.

Priority will given to applicants who also meet the following criteria:

  • you are a Widening Participation programme participant (inc. Rod Taylor Futures, Levelling Up: Aspire Higher, Supported Progression, STEP and Sutton Trust); or
  • you are a first generation scholar.

Not sure if you're eligible? Please email rodtaylor.futures@durham.ac.uk.

How to apply

  1. Complete a scholarship application

    Submit a scholarship application by 10th September 2024 including a personal statement describing:

    • your financial circumstances
    • how the Rod Taylor Scholarship would help you to study at Durham University
    • why you want to study at Durham University
    • how would you contribute to University life?

     

    Scholarship Application deadline

     

    10th September 2024

     

    When candidates will hear the outcome

     

    End of September 2024

  2. Confirm your funding

    Please provide a copy of your Student Finance England confirmation of funding letter once received to rodtaylor.futures@durham.ac.uk with the subject line 'Rod Taylor Futures Scholarship 2024'.

    Confirm your funding

  3. Selection process

    All eligible applications will be considered on the basis of their personal statements, academic status and financial situation.

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 Rod Taylor Futures Team.

Scholarships and Student Funding Office

Durham University

Palatine Centre

Stockton Road

DH1 3LE, UK

 

Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 6395