Published: 22 May 2025 187 views
Durham University is delighted to confirm that 100 Postgraduate Scholarships will be available to applicants who are commencing their studies at Durham University in 2025. The scholarships are intended to support UK students from low-and middle-income households who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge by undertaking a postgraduate programme of study.
The majority of taught master’s and MRes programmes are eligible, except postgraduate diplomas, postgraduate certificates, all PGCE programmes and integrated masters.
Postgraduate Taught £3,000 for the academic year paid directly to recipients in termly instalments
MRes £2,000 for the academic year paid directly to recipients in termly instalments
Eligible applicants must be able to meet the following criteria:
Please see table below for details of yearly income and maintenance loan values which demonstrate a household income of £62,347 or below.
Final Year of Undergraduate Study | Household Income Less than | Maintenance Loan greater than |
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24/25 | £62,347 | £4,432 |
23/24 | £62,343 | £4,651 |
22/23 | £62,311 | £4,524 |
21/22 | £62,286 | £4,422 |
20/21 | £62,249 | £4,289 |
19/20 | £62,212 | £4,168 |
Apply for a course
Submit an academic application to Durham University for an eligible programme of study by the scholarship deadline.
Complete a scholarship application
Submit an online scholarship application form by 4th July 2025
Notification of application outcome
Within 6 weeks of receipt of your completed scholarship application form and the required undergraduate financial information.
Required evidence
Please send the following evidence in support of your application to [email protected].
Household Income - a copy of your Student Finance letter confirming the financial breakdown of your maintenance loan in the final year of your undergraduate degree programme.
Please note: As a postgraduate loan is not based on household income assessed by Student Finance this is not classed as evidence of eligibility for the scholarship
For more details, visit Durham University scholarship webpage.
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