A panel of key members of staff will select the most suitable applications. In addition to the application form responses, nationality diversity and balance across programmes will also be considered in the selection.

Graduate students
United Kingdom
£10,000 in tuition fee waiver per year
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The Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarship 2025 is an esteemed opportunity from Durham University. It is designed to support students who have shown academic success in their previous session and are planning to pursue a Master's at the university. Selected students will receive GBP 10,000 per year as a waiver on their tuition fee.
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Eligible courses to apply:
Note: The duration of the mentioned courses is one year.
The selected candidates will receive GBP 10,000 as financial support for their tuition fees for the course they have chosen.
The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee waiver directly to the
master’s programme tuition fees at the time of enrolment at Durham University.
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Scroll down to how to apply and click on 'postgraduate online application portal'.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and submit the application.
Application Deadline: 8 June 2025
A panel of key members of staff will select the most suitable applications. In addition to the application form responses, nationality diversity and balance across programmes will also be considered in the selection.
The Palatine Centre
Durham University
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
Email: international.scholarships@durham.ac.uk | Phone Number: +44 (0)191 334 8623
Source: https://www.durham.ac.uk/
Question: Can the scholarship be transferred or deferred?
Answer: No, the scholarship is non-transferable and non-deferrable, with no cash alternative.
Question: What happens if a scholar withdraws from their commitments or studies?
Answer: All future scholarship discounts will be cancelled.
Question: Will students recieve emails notification for both selection and non selection?
Answer: Scholarship awards are discretionary and final. Due to the volume of applications for this award, Durham University is unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Question: Can I change my postgraduate course after being awarded the scholarship?
Answer: No, the scholarship is specific to the programme for which you were selected.
Question: Can the scholarship be used for living expenses?
Answer: No, it is strictly a tuition fee discount and does not cover additional costs like accommodation or travel.