Scholarship

Durham Inspired Computer Science Scholarship

Durham University Original Source
Award

£4,000 - £4,000

Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Due in 41 days
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

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.

Duration 36 - 49 mo
1 award
Renewable (4yr)
Decision End of May 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Priority for
first_generation, low_income

Application Details

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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