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British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM aim to support access to postgraduate education for women who can demonstrate their need for financial support and wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM. Access to education is one contributing factor leading to the underrepresentation of women in STEM, and this programme helps address this by providing opportunities for women from Wider Europe countries to continue with their studies and research in STEM subjects. According to UNESCO data, fewer than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30 percent of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education. Five fully funded scholarships are available for women from eligible countries studying one-year master's courses in the Faculty of Science or Faculty of Engineering & Design at the University of Bath. The scholarship covers comprehensive costs including tuition fees, monthly living stipend, return travel from home country, visa and insurance costs, IELTS exam fee, and study-related costs. Recipients must return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the scholarship award ends.

Barker Doctoral Scholarships in Modern European Languages

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University awards Barker Doctoral Scholarships to UK postgraduate researchers who demonstrate exceptional potential within the field of Modern European Languages. Eligible language areas include French, German, Italian, Russian, and Hispanic Studies, as well as comparative projects that work across two or more of these fields. Projects should focus predominantly on literature and thought; those focused wholly or primarily on film and visual culture will not be eligible. The scholarship provides full tuition fees at home rates and an annual maintenance allowance at UKRI rates for a maximum of three years full-time or six years part-time.

Dr John Wreglesworth Scholarship

The Dr John Wreglesworth Scholarship is funded by a generous legacy donation from Dr John Wreglesworth to Durham University. The scholarship is designed to aid students from the north-east of England who are in need of financial support and have been educated at a state-maintained school, college, or other secondary education provider. The scholarship encourages applications from students planning to embark on an Undergraduate History or Joint Honours degree with a minimum 50% History content who meet the eligibility criteria. Students undertaking a foundation year are also encouraged to apply. The scholarship provides £4,000 per year of study to contribute to tuition fees, living costs, and other associated costs of study. Priority is given to applicants who are the first generation of their family to attend higher education, are care-experienced, or are estranged from their family. Three awards are available annually for students commencing their studies in October 2026.

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

Gratefully supported by the British Council, Durham University is delighted to announce five fully funded scholarships for female students from wider Europe interested in pursuing master's studies in STEM subjects at Durham University in 2026/27. The scholarships are specifically designed to support women pursuing master's degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including full tuition fees, a 12-month stipend, return economy class flight, visa application fees, insurance, NHS surcharge, and other study-related costs. Recipients will be provided accommodation in one of three Durham University Colleges: Hatfield College, Trevelyan College, or Ustinov College. This scholarship aims to promote gender diversity in STEM fields and support talented female students from eligible countries in wider Europe and Central Asia.

Global Sports Award: International Scholarships

Durham University is offering a number of Global Sports Awards for European and International fee-paying undergraduate students entering in 2026/27. These awards support tuition fee costs for candidates who demonstrate the ability to compete in high performance sport. The scholarship provides up to £5,000 per year, subject to sport performance level, and is designed to attract talented athletes to participate in University or College sport at Durham. Preference is given to applicants from USA, Canada, and South Africa, though candidates from other countries can also be considered. Up to 20 awards are available for full-time on-campus undergraduate programmes, excluding foundation programmes and all Law programmes. Recipients must be completely self-funding and classified as European or International for fee purposes, and must agree to actively participate in University or College sport at Durham University while also engaging in marketing and communications activities for the institution.