Fiona Hill Scholarships

The Fiona Hill Scholarships have been specifically designed to support applicants from the North East of England with preference given to applicants from Bishop Auckland. The scholarship provides £5,000 per academic year to undergraduate students at Durham University. The award is available for a maximum of 4 years which can include a foundation year, an integrated Masters programme, or a 3 year undergraduate programme followed directly by a 1 year Masters programme. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance England and be resident in one of the following North East postal regions: DH, DL, NE, SR or TS. Three awards are available for students commencing their studies in 2026.