Scholarships
Inspiring Excellence Scholarship
The Inspiring Excellence Scholarship invites international students to achieve academic success at Durham University.
Each scholarship is a competitive award of up to £4,000 per year for an undergraduate or up to £3,000 for a postgraduate programme starting in September 2026.
Awards are based on your academic achievements at Durham University International Study Centre.
Who can apply:
- All students progressing from Durham University International Study centre may be eligible for funding on successful completion of their programme
- Students must be progressing from the International Study Centre on their first attempt
- Applicants must be self-funded and not receiving any other scholarship, funding or sponsorship from the university or any international institutions
Important notes:
- Students entering the LLB Law programme are not eligible
- Scholarships are available for up to 3 years for undergraduate programmes and 1 year for postgraduate programmes
- Places are limited, so early application is recommended