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Physics Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. The scholarship is awarded as a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only, or as a cash award for students living outside of University accommodation. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. This opportunity is specifically designed for students entering physics-related programs including Physics BSc/MPhys, Physics with Astronomy, Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics, and Physics with Quantum Computing.

Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey in nursing and midwifery fields. The scholarship provides a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only for students living in University accommodation. Students living outside of University accommodation will receive this as a cash award instead. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application-based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. Applicants must hold an offer to study full-time bachelor's or integrated master's degree programmes in Midwifery or Nursing Studies (Adult, Children and Young People, or Mental Health Nursing) at first-year entry level. The scholarship is specifically for UK students with home fee status starting in September 2026 who have made their course application through UCAS by 14 January 2026.

Microbiology Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. Awarded as a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only, this scholarship supports students demonstrating academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. Students living outside of University accommodation will receive this as a cash award. The scheme is application-based, with awards decided by a scholarship awards panel. Successful applicants must hold an offer to study Microbiology BSc (Hons) at the University of Surrey, starting in September 2026. Applicants must have home fee status and have made their course application through UCAS by 14 January 2026. Foundation year applicants cannot be considered for this award.

Mathematics Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. The scholarship provides a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only. Students living outside of University accommodation will receive this as a cash award. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. Eligible students must hold an offer to study a full-time bachelors or integrated master's degree programme at FHEQ Level 4 (first-year entry) in mathematics-related subjects including Financial Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics, or Mathematics with Data Science.

Food Science and Nutrition Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey, specifically for students studying Food Science and Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, or Nutrition. The scholarship is awarded as a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only. Students living outside of University accommodation will be offered this as a cash award. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. Applicants must be UK students with home fee status, starting in September 2026, and hold an offer to study a full-time bachelors or integrated master's degree programme at FHEQ Level 4 (first-year entry) in one of the eligible subjects. Applications must be made through UCAS by 14 January 2026.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. The scholarship is awarded as a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only. Students living outside of University accommodation will be offered this as a cash award. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. This funding opportunity is specifically for students entering Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Electronic Engineering with Artificial Intelligence programmes.

Chemistry Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. The scholarship provides a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only. Students living outside of University accommodation will be offered this as a cash award. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application-based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. The scholarship is specifically for students starting in September 2026 who hold an offer to study Chemistry BSc (Hons)/MChem or Chemistry with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)/MChem at FHEQ Level 4 (first-year entry).

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to UK offer-holders for bachelor degree courses or integrated masters programmes at the University of Surrey. The scholarship is awarded as a £1,000 accommodation fee waiver in the first year of study only. Students living outside of University accommodation will be offered this as a cash award. Successful applicants will demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their subject area. The scheme is application based, and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel. Eligible students must be UK students with home fee status, starting in September 2026, and hold an offer to study a full-time bachelors or integrated master's degree programme at FHEQ Level 4 (first-year entry) in Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng or Chemical and Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng.

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.

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Countries

Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), with the aim of contributing to the UK's international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth. The scholarships provide 12 months support towards completion of a full-time taught postgraduate qualification (excluding MBA programmes) or up to 36 months support towards completion of a full-time doctoral postgraduate qualification at an eligible UK institution. Durham University participates in this programme, allowing eligible students from developing Commonwealth countries to pursue advanced studies at the institution.

Alumni Fee Scholarship

The Durham University Alumni Fee Scholarship is designed to support Durham University graduates who are considering further study, retraining, and career advancement. This scholarship contributes to the cost of tuition fees for postgraduate degree and PGCE programmes across all faculties of the University. The scholarship provides a 10% discount on tuition fees for all postgraduate taught Masters programmes (MA, MSc, LLM, PGCE, MBA) and postgraduate research programmes (MRes). For alumni commencing new postgraduate research programmes, the 10% fee discount applies for each year of their published programme length. Eligibility is automatic for Durham University alumni who hold a Bachelor's or higher degree from Durham and apply for a course beginning in the 2026-27, 2027-28, or 2028-29 academic year. Applicants must be self-funding or majority self-funding, with their personal contribution exceeding the value of the scholarship. The scholarship is available for both full-time and part-time study modes. No separate application is required - eligible alumni automatically receive the discount. Those holding only CHE/DHE or postgraduate/CPD credits, or those with outstanding financial debt to the University, are not eligible until their debt is cleared.

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Countries

Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), with the aim of contributing to the UK's international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth. The scholarships provide 12 months support towards completion of a full-time taught postgraduate qualification (excluding MBA programmes) or up to 36 months support towards completion of a full-time doctoral postgraduate qualification at eligible UK institutions. Durham University accepts these scholarships for various taught Masters and PhD programmes on a full-time basis.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are available through a partnership between Durham University and the Department for International Development. These scholarships provide a fully-funded opportunity for Commonwealth nationals from developing countries to pursue Taught Masters programmes at Durham University. The scholarships are designed specifically for students who would be unable to afford to study in the UK without this financial support. Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, airfare to and from the UK, a monthly stipend, warm clothing allowance, and other essential expenses for the one-year duration of the programme. The scholarships are aimed at students who have not previously studied or worked for one year or more in a developed country, ensuring that the opportunity reaches those who need it most. Recipients are expected to return to their home country within one month of the award's end date to contribute to the development of their communities.

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.