V M Oughton Memorial Scholarship

The V M Oughton Memorial Scholarship is available due to a generous donation and supports North East applicants with a low household income who are looking to commence an undergraduate degree at Durham University in October 2026. Preference will be given to applicants from Hebburn and Jarrow. The scholarship provides £5,000 per year for each year of the undergraduate programme, up to a maximum of four years. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 based on an assessment carried out by Student Finance England and be permanently resident in one of the following postcode areas: CA, DH, DL, NE, SR, TS. The scholarship is open to applicants for all undergraduate programmes, including Foundation Years if applicable. Only one award is available per year. All eligible applications will be considered on the basis of their personal statement, reference and academic status at Durham University.