Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarship Offers Multiple Awards: £10,000 for International Students 2026 in the UK

The DURHAM INSPIRING EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP 10K is offering tuition fee scholarships worth £10,000 for international students applying for specific Master’s programmes in the 2026/27 academic year.

When is the Application Deadline:

First round: midnight (GMT), 16 January 2026

Additional round: midnight (GMT), 20 March 2026

Second round: midnight (GMT), 29 May 2026

🎯 If you miss the first round, you’ll automatically be considered for the second round (no need to reapply).

Tell Me About The Award:

Durham University is offering 85 Inspiring Excellence £10,000 Scholarships for outstanding international students applying to specific one-year taught Master’s programmes beginning in September 2026. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee reduction.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Only the following seven Master’s programmes are eligible:

1. MSc Advanced Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) – G5T709
2. MSc Advanced Computer Science—G5T609
3. MSc Law and Finance – M1KK09
4. MSc Public Policy – L2KB09
5. MSc Biotechnology – C2K109
6. MSc Islamic Finance – N3KD09
7. MSc International Business – N2PD09

Type:

• Postgraduate Taught (Master’s)
• Tuition Fee Scholarship

Who can Apply?

• International students applying for September 2026 entry
• Applicants to one of the seven eligible Master’s programmes
• Students who are self-funded (not receiving other scholarships or sponsorships)
• Must meet or exceed the academic entry requirements of the selected programme
• Must have received a conditional or unconditional offer from Durham University by the deadline

How are Applicants Selected?

• Based on academic excellence, potential to make a global impact, and strength of scholarship application
• Selection is competitive and reviewed by the university’s scholarship committee

Which Countries Are Eligible?

• All countries (Global – must be classified as an international/overseas student for fee purposes)

Where will the Award be Taken?

• Durham University, United Kingdom

How Many Awards?

• 85 scholarships available

What is the Benefit of the Award?

• £10,000 tuition fee reduction for the 2026/27 academic year
• Non-cash and non-transferable

How Long Will the Award Last?

• One academic year (for the full duration of the eligible Master’s programme)

How to Apply:

1. Apply for one of the eligible Master’s programmes through Durham’s online postgraduate portal
2. Receive a conditional or unconditional offer by the relevant round deadline
3. Submit the Inspiring Excellence 10K Scholarship Application Form by the relevant round deadline

Visit the Application Webpage for Details