Postgraduate Inspiring Excellence Scholarships at Durham University 2026

The Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship is an invitation to International Students to achieve excellence at Durham.

Each scholarship is a competitive award worth up to £10,000 in tuition fee discounts towards the original tuition fee for a postgraduate programme starting in September 2026.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 29, 2026
• Value£5,000 - £10,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorDurham University
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyDurham University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship is offered in two award types:

Inspiring Excellence £5K - £5,000 in tuition fee discount

Inspiring Excellence £10K - £10,000 in tuition fee discount

Scholarships are available for programmes commencing in 2026

Requirements

To be eligible for Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants must:

• have applied to a one-year, full-time (in-person) taught MSc, MA, LLM or MDS qualification (MBA, MSW programmes and MA in Theology and Ministry are excluded).
• start postgraduate studies at Durham University in September 2026.
• be classed as an overseas student for fee-paying purposes.
• self-funded and not already be in receipt of any other scholarship, fundings or from the university or any external institutions.
• meet or exceed the entry requirements for the programme applied for at Durham University
• complete the Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on an individual’s achievements and potential for positive impact upon completion of a postgraduate degree at Durham University.

The scholarships are available to all new international students to Durham who meet the eligibility criteria.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply for an eligible postgraduate programme via Durham's Applicant Portal

   • To apply for the Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship, you must provide a valid Student ID, which is generated once you have submitted a complete postgraduate programme application. However, you are not required to hold an academic offer at the time of your scholarship application.
   • Postgraduate Applicant Portal

2. Complete and submit the scholarship application form by the below deadlines

   • In addition to submitting the academic application above, complete the Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship online application by:

   • 1st round selection: midnight (GMT) 16 January 2026

   • 2nd round selection: midnight (GMT) 29 May 2026

     Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form

     Please note: if you fail to receive an academic offer before the deadline for the 1st round selection, or you are unsuccessful in the 1st round selection, you will be automatically considered for the 2nd round selection. You do not need to submit the scholarship application form again.

For more details, visit Durham University Scholarship webpage