Scholarship

Durham Inspired Computer Science Scholarship

Durham University
Award GBP 4K–4K ≈ €4.7K
Closing date Closed
Location Global
For Individuals

About this opportunity

The Durham Inspired: Computer Science scholarships are offered due to the generous support of donors and are specifically designed to support applicants from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing Computer Science degrees at Durham University. The scholarship provides £4,000 per academic year for undergraduate students. One scholarship is available to applicants commencing their studies in October 2026. The scholarship aims to support low income applicants and those underrepresented in Computer Science, with preference given to applicants from the North East of England. The scholarship is available for a maximum of 4 years of undergraduate study, including foundation year or integrated masters programmes. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance, be the first generation in their immediate family to attend University, and be from a background currently underrepresented in Computer Science.
36 - 49 mo
1 award
Renewable (4yr)
End of May 2026

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Residency

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Region

United Kingdom

Priority Groups

first_generation, low_income

How to apply

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter · references

Review process

All eligible applications are considered on the basis of their personal statement, reference and academic status. Other scholarship awards may also be taken into account. The University may use additional datasets to identify applicants from neighbourhoods with low progression to higher education or high socio-economic deprivation.

Restrictions

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