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North East Scholarships
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North East Scholarships

Durham University is committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances.  The following scholarships are either funded by the university, through partnerships with external organisations or through generous donations from alumni and friends of the University.

All financial support opportunities have associated eligibility criteria such as household income therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements prior to submitting an application.  Please also ensure you observe any application deadlines and submission requirements.

Key:

Undergraduate (UG)

Durham University Scholarships 2023-24

Support

What is it?

Who's it for?

How much?

Brian Cooper Scholarship (UG)

Payment of tuition fees with balance paid directly to recipient.

 Applicants from County Durham with a household income below £42,875. Preference is given to the following regions: DH4, DH5, DH6, SR7, SR8, TS27, TS28 and TS29. £13,000 per academic year.
Open Date: 9 October 2023 Close Date: 21 March 2024
Durham Inspired North East Scholarships (UG) Scholarship paid directly to recipient. Applicants from the North East of England with a household income below £42,875.  Eligible postcode regions: CA, DH, DL, NE, SR or TS. £4,000 per academic year.
Open Date: 16 October 2023 Close Date: 21 March 2024
Glaister Northern Scholarships (UG)

£2,500 scholarship paid directly towards tuition or residential costs. £1,500 scholarship paid directly to recipient to cover costs associated with internships/international experience/wider student experience.

 Applicants from the North East of England and Cumbria with a household income below £42.875.  Eligible postcode regions: CA, DH, DL, LA, NE, SR, TS. £4,000.00 per academic year.

Open Date:

 12 Feb 2024 Close Date: 21 March 2024
Robert Young Scholarship (UG)

Payment of tuition fees on behalf of the recipient with balance paid directly to recipient.

 

 Applicants from County Durham, eligible postcodes can be found on the web page, with a household income below £42,875  Preference given to applicants with a household income below £25,000. £10,000.00 per academic year.
Open Date: 16 October 2023 Close Date: 21 March 2024
St Nicholas Scholarships (UG) Paid directly to the recipient Applicants who are resident in one of the 26 wards of Newcastle City Council with a household income below £42,875 £2,500 per academic year
Open Date:  to be confirmed Close Date:  to be confirmed

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.