Scholarship

Durham Inspired North East Scholarships

Durham University Original Source

About This Opportunity

The Durham Inspired: North East Scholarships have been specifically designed to support applicants from the North East of England who wish to undertake an undergraduate degree at Durham University. The scholarship provides £4,000 per academic year for the duration of the undergraduate programme, for a maximum of 4 years. This funding opportunity is aimed at supporting low-income applicants who are resident in specific North East postal regions including County Durham and surrounding areas. The scholarship is available for all undergraduate programmes at Durham University and is designed to help students from the local region access higher education. Three awards are available for applicants commencing their studies in 2026.

36 - 49 mo
3 awards
Renewable (4yr)
End of May 2026

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom - North East England
Residency
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Priority for
low_income

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter references

Review process

Scholarship applications will be considered on the basis of their ability to meet the eligibility criteria, academic potential, personal statement and the reference provided. The University will gather contextual information to support the assessment of scholarship applications.

Restrictions

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