Durham University Military Scholarship

The Durham University Military Scholarship is designed to support individuals who have been injured, wounded, or sick as a direct result of military service or an immediate member of their family. The scholarship aims to make a real difference to the lives of Military Scholars by providing a life-changing opportunity for committed students who have made the personal choice to return to education following a period of military service. Scholars can be either an individual who has been honourably discharged from the British Armed Forces or their direct family member. Preference is given to applicants who have been injured, wounded or are sick as a direct result of military service or their direct family member. Full-time scholars receive £5,000 per year for a maximum of four years, which can be used as either maintenance support or payment towards tuition fees. Part-time students receive funding on a pro-rata basis. Three scholarships are available: one for applicants studying any undergraduate programme at Durham University, and two for applicants studying undergraduate STEM subjects with preference given to those studying Engineering. The scholarship programme was initiated in 2011 by alumnus Patrick Walker, who created the first two scholarships in honour of Lieutenant Abraham Slowe and Brigadier Harry Walker. Thanks to support from numerous trusts, foundations, and individual donors, Durham University can award scholarships of up to £20,000 per scholar. Military Scholars become members of St. Cuthbert's Society, one of the University's oldest student communities with extensive military heritage. Selection is based on personal statements, references, and academic status. All eligible applications are considered, and other scholarship awards may be taken into account when considering allocation. The University may also use Acorn data to identify applicants from areas currently underrepresented in the undergraduate population.