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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.

Weldon-le-Huray Sport Scholarships

The Weldon-le-Huray Sport Scholarships programme provides opportunities for home students from lower-income households to represent Durham at the highest levels of University sport, including being able to undertake leadership development opportunities. Three scholarships are available for applicants planning to commence their undergraduate studies at Durham and who are able to demonstrate exceptional potential in the field of Sport. Each scholarship is worth £4,000 per academic year to help support tuition fees, living costs, all other costs of study and career/leadership development opportunities. These scholarships are kindly supported by Guy and Sarah Weldon and are available for the duration of the undergraduate programme, up to a maximum of four years. Durham University is Sports University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, and few universities are so successful at providing the right environment for both the academic and sporting potential of its undergraduate students to flourish.

Weldon-le-Huray Arts & Humanities Scholarships

The Weldon-le-Huray Arts & Humanities Scholarships provide support for applicants who are able to demonstrate exceptional potential in the academic field of Arts and Humanities. This scholarship programme provides opportunities for UK home students from lower-income households to pursue academic excellence and career enhancing opportunities within the departments belonging to Durham's prestigious Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Three scholarships are available for applicants planning to commence their undergraduate studies at Durham University, each worth £4,000 per academic year. The scholarships are designed to help support tuition fees, living costs, all other costs of study and career/leadership development opportunities. These scholarships are kindly supported by Guy and Sarah Weldon and are awarded on the basis of academic potential, the personal statement, and reference provided, along with household income assessment.