Durham University Scholarship Programmes for Student to Study in UK
Durham University Scholarship Invitation: Applications are currently ongoing for the Durham University Scholarship Programmes for Student to Study in UK. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible.
Durham University Scholarship Invitation: Applications are currently ongoing for the Durham University Scholarship Programmes for Student to Study in UK. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible.
Durham University Hatfield Lioness Scholarship Details and FAQs
Hatfield College aims to award the Lioness Scholarship to an individual who has the academic and personal qualities to enable them to complete and benefit from a postgraduate course, and who will also act as a positive ambassador for their home country in Durham, and put their enhanced knowledge and skills gained from the master’s programme and experience in Durham to good use for the benefit of their society when they return home.
The scholarship has been set up as part of the celebration of 30 years of women students at Hatfield College, University of Durham, and is funded by alumni, friends of the College and other sources supportive of the scholarship’s aims. The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship enables a female student from a developing country to benefit from undertaking postgraduate study at the University of Durham.
When is the application deadline?
30th April 2019
Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?
Developing Countries
In which host country will the awardees be studying?
UK
What are the eligible courses and fields of study?
All except MBA
What is the category of this opportunity?
Taught Master’s
How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?
- Applicants must have applied for and been offered an unconditional place on their chosen master’s programme by the end of June 2019.
- Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship to fund their postgraduate studies.
Applicants should:
- hold a relevant honours degree of sufficient standard to be admitted to your chosen Master’s course ; and
- have all other course entry requirements including the relevant English language qualification;
- not hold a Master’s degree; and
- not otherwise have the financial means to study for a Master’s degree in the UK
What are the benefits of the award?
The scholarship will cover:
- Full payment of University tuition fees
- Stipend for living expenses – 12 monthly payments
- One return economy air ticket from the home country to the UK, and the cost of return travel between the UK airport and Durham City
- Fully funded, self-catered, mixed accommodation at Hatfield College
- ‘Settling in allowance’ on arrival
- Cost of UK visa and the UK Health surcharge
What is the duration of the programme?
One academic year
How to Apply for the Durham University Hatfield Lioness Scholarship
Stage 1
Submit an academic application for your chosen master’s programme; within this application you should reference your intention to apply for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship
Stage 2
Submit an application for the Scholarship on this Application form
It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage see link below) before applying.
Durham University Business School Master’s Scholarship Details and FAQs
Durham University (legally the University of Durham) is a collegiate public research university in Durham, North East England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a royal charter in 1837. It was one of the first universities to commence tuition in England for more than 600 years, after Oxford and Cambridge, and is one of the institutions (along with University College London, King’s College London, and the University of London) to be described as the third-oldest university in England. As a collegiate university its main functions are divided between the academic departments of the university and its 16 colleges. In general, the departments perform research and provide teaching to students, while the colleges are responsible for their domestic arrangements and welfare.
Durham University Business School is the business school of Durham University and is located in Durham, England. Established in 1965, it holds triple accreditation. It is currently ranked between 9th and 75th in the world for its MBA and MSc programmes by the Financial Times, The Economist and the Expansión.
Durham University Business School is delighted to offer scholarships for International students, available across all MSc programmes for the 2019/2020 academic session.
When is the application deadline?
31st May, 2019
Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?
International students
In which host country will the awardees be studying?
UK
What is the category of this opportunity?
Masters
How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?
Applicants will be considered based upon:
- Academic achievement
- Work or voluntary experience relevant to the programme for which they have applied
- Any additional skills, experience or extra-curricular activities that will add value and indicate that they will make a significant contribution to the cohort on the programme or the Business School.
How many scholarship awards are available?
20+
What are the benefits of the scholarship?
Up to 30% of the tuition fee (up to £7,000*).
What is the duration of the scholarship?
One year
How to Apply for the Durham University Business School Master’s Scholarship
Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship; no separate scholarship application is necessary.
Durham University PhD Scholarship Details and FAQs
Durham University has established a new Global Challenges Research Fund Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) with fully funded PhD studentships beginning in February 2019.
The new Global Challenges Research Fund centre based at Durham University is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship for the project, ‘Transport as gendered employment practice in Sub-Saharan Africa’. The successful candidate, who will come from a DAC nation, will be based in the Department of Anthropology and will work under the supervision of Professor Gina Porter.
When is the application deadline?
31st October 2018
Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?
Developing Countries
In which host country will the awardees be studying?
Durham University, UK
What is the category of this opportunity?
PhD
How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?:
- Funding is available to an overseas candidate based in a DAC nation .
- Applicants must meet the university’s academic PhD entry requirement which is a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Candidates may also hold a Masters degree in an area relevant to the project. Applicants should also demonstrate research potential.
- Non-native English speakers require an English language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no element less than 6.0. Applicants must be able to start their PhD on 1 February 2019.
How many scholarship awards are available?
Not specified
What are the benefits of the award?
The award covers:
- Full payment of all fees
- A tax-free maintenance grant set at the UK Research Council’s National Rate which is £14,777 per year for 2018/19
- Return travel and visa costs for the applicant’s home nation
- An allowance to cover research costs and research training
- Support for an overseas placement during the PhD at a DAC nation partner university in Africa .
What is the duration of the programme?
PhD projects are fully funded for three years full-time beginning February 2019.
How to Apply for the Durham University PhD Scholarship
Applicants must complete the university online postgraduate application form at https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/. As part of the application process applicants will be required to provide:
- A current CV
- Two academic references
- Official transcripts of previous qualifications
- Evidence of English Language proficiency.
Applicants must state on the application form the title of the project they are applying for and the name of the main supervisor. Applications will be considered by the department hosting the PhD project.
About Durham University
Durham University (legally the University of Durham) is a collegiate public research university in Durham, North East England, founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a royal charter in 1837. It was one of the first universities to commence tuition in England for more than 600 years, after Oxford and Cambridge, and is one of the institutions (along with University College London, King’s College London, and the University of London) to be described as the third-oldest university in England. As a collegiate university its main functions are divided between the academic departments of the university and its 16 colleges. In general, the departments perform research and provide teaching to students, while the colleges are responsible for their domestic arrangements and welfare.
