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University of Surrey Bursary

The University of Surrey Bursary is a cash award for eligible undergraduate students in full-time attendance at the University of Surrey. The bursary amount is determined by the student's year of entry to the University and their household income, ranging from £1,200 to £3,000 per year. The amount is split into two payments, typically distributed in December and March. This financial support aims to assist students from low-income households who live in areas with lower participation in higher education (POLAR quintiles) or higher levels of deprivation (IMD quintiles). Eligibility is reassessed each academic year based on data provided to Student Finance England, with the criteria corresponding to the student's year of entry. The bursary is not available to students on their Professional Training Year or in repeat periods of study, nor to NHS-funded students or those whose fees are covered by external funding.

ICAEW Foundation Bursary

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Foundation is supporting one postgraduate student for one year studying a degree with Accounting and/or Finance bias at the University of Surrey. The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study. This bursary is awarded during the February 2026 intake and is designed to support students with diverse financial circumstances who need assistance to fund their studies. Applicants must demonstrate their financial need by providing information about personal income, household income, debts, financial responsibilities, and other factors affecting their ability to fund their studies. Each application is considered individually based on the relative needs of all applicants.

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

The Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship is designed for asylum seekers living in the UK who wish to pursue taught postgraduate master's studies at the University of Bath. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to students who are not eligible for UK postgraduate financial support from Student Finance. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees through a fee waiver and provides a bursary of up to £20,780 to help with course-related and living costs. This scholarship is specifically aimed at individuals with UK asylum seeker status, UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application), or UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application). The scholarship supports students starting studies in the 2025/26 academic year and is available for full-time or part-time taught postgraduate programs leading to MSc, MA, MBA, or stand-alone MRes degrees. The University of Bath offers one scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year as part of its commitment to supporting sanctuary seekers in accessing higher education opportunities.

Guy Beresford Scholarship (PGT)

Hatfield College at Durham University is offering the Guy Beresford Scholarship of £15,000 for a full-time student from the North East of England (including Cumbria) and from a lower income household, to study full-time for a STEM taught masters degree at Durham University for the year 2025-26. The scholarship targets students who have been from a lower income household in the final year of their undergraduate degree, which will be tested through evidence of the assessment by Student Finance England of income data. Eligible students must be from specific North East England postcode regions (CA, DH, DL, NE, SR or TS) and must be applying for a taught masters course in a STEM subject. Eligible courses are those based in a Department within the Science Faculty, plus the Master of Science programmes offered by the Department of Archaeology (Bioarchaeology, Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology, and Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology) and specific programs from Geography (MSc in Climate, Risk and Society and MSc in Environmental Hazards and Risks). Applications are currently not being accepted until further notice, but will be considered on a rolling basis over the summer when reopened.

Masters Achievement Scholarships

The Masters Achievement Scholarships at Durham University Business School celebrate and reward exceptional candidates applying to their Masters programmes. These scholarships provide tuition fee discounts for outstanding students demonstrating academic excellence, potential to contribute to the programme, and the ability to become exemplary alumni ambassadors. All Business School Masters programme offer holders are automatically considered for applicable scholarships, with no separate application required. The scholarships are available for full-time students commencing studies in October 2026, with up to 100 awards available. Overseas and EU students from developing countries may receive up to £12,500 in tuition fee discounts, while students from other countries can receive up to £10,000. Home and Islands students are eligible for up to £7,500 tuition fee discounts. To be eligible, applicants must be completely self-funding and demonstrate an outstanding academic record from a recognised institution. Recipients must also show potential to enrich the academic and cultural profile of the Masters class. Scholarship recipients agree to participate in the School's marketing and outreach activities and are required to accept their programme offer and pay the required deposit within four weeks of accepting the award. The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and potential contribution to the university community, with successful candidates notified via email within 10 working days of receiving an offer.

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.

St Nicholas Scholarship

The St Nicholas Scholarship is funded by the St Nicholas Educational Trust to support students from Newcastle wishing to study at Durham University. The Trust began in 1847 as the Ragged Boys School, Newcastle, with aims to enable poor children living within the parish of St. Nicholas to obtain a good education. Durham University is delighted to announce that the Trust has very generously provided funds to support students from Newcastle. The scholarship provides a stipend of £2,500 per year for the duration of the undergraduate programme at Durham University, with two awards available. Recipients must have regularly attended a full-time educational course from age 16, have a household income below £42,875 based on Student Finance England assessment (preference given to those below £25,000), and be resident in one of the 26 administrative wards of Newcastle City Council at the point of submitting a UCAS application.

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.

Glaister Northern Scholarships

The Glaister Northern Scholarships are specifically designed to support low household income applicants from the North East and Cumbria who wish to study an undergraduate degree at Durham University. Two scholarships are available annually providing £4,000 per academic year. The award is divided into £2,500 for tuition and residential costs, and £1,500 for internships, international experience, or wider student experience activities. The scholarship is renewable for the duration of the undergraduate programme at Durham University, up to a maximum of 4 years funding. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance and be permanently resident in specific postcode regions (CA, DH, DL, LA, NE, SR, TS), with preference given to applicants in CA and LA postcode regions. The scholarship is available for all undergraduate programmes, including Foundation Years if applicable.

Durham Inspired Computer Science: Hunt Scholarship

The Hunt Scholarship is a generous undergraduate scholarship supported by Durham Alumnus and former Netflix CPO, Dr Neil Hunt. The scholarship provides £4,000 per year for the duration of the recipient's Computer Science Programme at Durham University. This scholarship specifically aims to support low income applicants and those underrepresented in Computer Science to undertake a Computer Science degree. The award covers the full duration of study, including any foundation or integrated Masters programme, for up to 4 years. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance and must either be the first generation in their immediate family to attend university or be from a background currently underrepresented in Computer Science. The scholarship supports students pursuing all Computer Science programmes, and applicants reading Natural Sciences with a significant proportion of modules in Computer Science may also apply.

Durham Inspired Computer Science Scholarship

The Durham Inspired: Computer Science scholarships are offered due to the generous support of donors and are specifically designed to support applicants from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing Computer Science degrees at Durham University. The scholarship provides £4,000 per academic year for undergraduate students. One scholarship is available to applicants commencing their studies in October 2026. The scholarship aims to support low income applicants and those underrepresented in Computer Science, with preference given to applicants from the North East of England. The scholarship is available for a maximum of 4 years of undergraduate study, including foundation year or integrated masters programmes. Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 as determined by Student Finance, be the first generation in their immediate family to attend University, and be from a background currently underrepresented in Computer Science.

Sir Quo Wei Lee Scholarship

The Sir Quo-Wei Lee Scholarship is for prospective students applying to study an MSc in Finance and Economics at the University of St Andrews. The selection process is based on academic merit and information provided at the course application stage. The scholarship provides up to £6,000 as a one-off payment to support students enrolling in the MSc Finance and Economics programme starting in September 2025. Applicants must be enrolling as full-time students and cannot be receiving any other scholarship funding from the University of St Andrews or external funders. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, and applications are assessed through a dedicated application form accessible via MySaint, the University's online portal.