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 2027 academic year.
Application Deadline:
- Round 1 Deadline: 7 December 2026 (23:59 GMT) (Notifications sent by 18 December 2026).
- Round 2 Deadline: 15 March 2027 (23:59 GMT) (Notifications sent by 29 March 2027).
- Final Round Deadline: 1 May 2027 (23:59 GMT) (Notifications sent by 15 May 2027).
Tell Me About The Program:
The Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship is a competitive partial tuition fee award hosted by Durham University, a world top-100 institution in the United Kingdom. Designed for high-achieving, self-funded international students entering taught master’s degrees in September 2027, the scholarship provides partial tuition fee discounts of £5,000 or £10,000. The initiative seeks candidates with strong academic records and the potential to make a meaningful post-graduation impact, while fostering nationality diversity across Durham’s postgraduate cohort.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- All one-year, full-time (in-person) taught MSc, MA, LLM, or MDS degree programs.
- Excluded Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Social Work (MSW), and MA in Theology and Ministry.
Type:
Merit-Based International Master’s Tuition Fee Discount
Who can Apply:
- Fee Status: Classified as an Overseas student for tuition fee purposes.
- Funding Status: Must be self-funded and not in receipt of any other scholarship, grant, or sponsorship from Durham University or an external organization (cannot be combined with the Durham University Alumni Discount).
- Academic Level: Must apply for an eligible one-year, full-time in-person taught master’s degree starting in September 2027 and meet or exceed all academic entry requirements.
- Applicant ID: Must hold a valid Durham Student ID (generated upon submitting a postgraduate academic application). Holding a formal academic offer at the time of scholarship application is NOT required.
- Exclusions: Students progressing to Durham via the Durham University International Study Centre are ineligible.
How are Applicants Selected:
Selection is competitive and based on:
- The quality of responses submitted in the online scholarship application form.
- Academic achievements and background.
- Potential to make a positive impact after completing a degree at Durham University.
- Consideration of nationality diversity and program balance across faculties.
- Note: Unsuccessful candidates or those awaiting an academic offer in early rounds are automatically rolled over for consideration in subsequent selection rounds without needing to reapply.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to all international/overseas fee-paying candidates worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Durham University, Durham, England, United Kingdom.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Limited competitive cohort per academic cycle.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Tuition Fee Discounts:
- Inspiring Excellence £5K: £5,000 reduction applied directly to tuition fees.
- Inspiring Excellence £10K: £10,000 reduction applied directly to tuition fees.
- Note: Applied as a direct tuition fee adjustment upon enrollment; no cash alternative is provided.
How Long Will it Last:
1 Year (Applies strictly to the 1-year 2027/28 academic cycle; non-transferable and non-deferrable).
How to Apply:
- Submit an academic application for an eligible full-time master’s degree via the Durham Postgraduate Applicant Portal.
- Obtain your unique Durham Student/Applicant ID generated upon academic form submission.
- Complete and submit the online Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form prior to one of the cutoff dates (7 December 2026, 15 March 2027, or 1 May 2027).
- Direct scholarship eligibility and process questions to
[email protected].
