Partially funded

Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship (International)

Durham University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship is a competitive, partial award for self-funded international students starting an eligible one-year, full-time, in-person taught master's degree (MSc, MA, LLM or MDS) at Durham University in September 2027.

It is offered in two award types, £5,000 or £10,000, applied as a discount on the original tuition fee for the 2027/28 academic year only. The number of awards is limited.

MBA and MSW programmes and the MA in Theology and Ministry are excluded. Durham alumni may apply, but the scholarship cannot be combined with the Durham University Alumni Discount; successful alumni choose one of the two awards.

Award Information

  • Be self-funded and not receiving any other scholarship, funding award or sponsorship from Durham University or any external organisation.
  • Be classified as Overseas for tuition fee purposes (Home fee status applicants are not eligible).
  • Hold a valid Durham Student/Applicant ID.
  • Apply for a one-year, full-time, in-person taught MSc, MA, LLM or MDS (MBA, MSW and MA Theology and Ministry excluded).
  • Meet or exceed the programme entry requirements.
  • Start postgraduate study at Durham in September 2027.
  • Not progress to Durham via the Durham University International Study Centre.
  • Submit the Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form.
  • Durham alumni are eligible but cannot also hold the Alumni Discount.
  • Inspiring Excellence £5K: £5,000 tuition fee discount (2027/28).
  • Inspiring Excellence £10K: £10,000 tuition fee discount (2027/28).
  • Applied directly to tuition fees at enrolment; no cash alternative.
  • One year only; not transferable or deferrable.
  • 1st round: 7 December 2026 (23:59 GMT) – results by email on 18 December 2026.
  • 2nd round: 15 March 2027 (23:59 GMT) – results by email on 29 March 2027.
  • Final round: 1 May 2027 (23:59 GMT) – results by email on 15 May 2027.
  1. Submit a complete application for an eligible taught programme through Durham's Postgraduate Applicant Portal to receive your Applicant ID. An academic offer is not needed to apply for the scholarship.
  2. Complete the Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship online application form by one of the round deadlines.
  3. If you have no offer by round one, or are not selected, you are considered in the next round automatically.
  4. If selected, complete the Scholarship Response Form and pay the tuition fee deposit by the deadlines in the conditional offer email.
  5. Meet all academic conditions, secure an unconditional place and enrol in September 2027.

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Documents you will need

  • Valid Durham Applicant ID from a completed programme application.
  • Completed Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form.
  • Disclosure of any other scholarship, funding award, bursary or sponsorship.

How selection works

  • Based on scholarship application responses, academic achievements and potential to make a positive impact after completing a postgraduate degree at Durham.
  • Nationality diversity and balance across programmes are also considered.
  • Recipients are expected to support marketing and communications activities for their faculty or the University.

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