Durham International Postgraduate Scholarship 2027

Overview

Durham University offers the Durham International Postgraduate Scholarship (GBP 5,000 to GBP 10,000 tuition reduction) to international Masters students. Durham also runs department-specific awards through individual faculties. Durham is consistently ranked in the UK’s top 10 and is a Russell Group research university. The 2027 cycle closes 31 March 2027.

Benefits

• GBP 5,000 to GBP 10,000 tuition fee reduction for the one-year Masters programme.
• Applied automatically to Durham tuition account.
• Compatible with other Durham awards and external funding within institutional rules.
• Recognition as a Durham International Postgraduate Scholar.

Eligibility

• International student (overseas fee-paying classification).
• Holding (or expecting) an offer of admission to a Durham postgraduate taught Masters for September 2027 entry.
• Strong undergraduate academic record (typically upper-second or first-class honours).
• Self-funding the remainder of tuition and all living costs.
• No previous Durham enrolment.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Durham Masters programme through the Durham online application portal.
2. Once you hold an offer, complete the scholarship application form linked from the funding page.
3. Submit a motivation letter (500 words) on your goals.
4. Submit before 31 March 2027.
5. Scholarship decisions arrive between May and July 2027 for September 2027 entry.