Masters Achievement Scholarships

Durham University Durham University Business School

Scholarship details

Our comprehensive package of scholarships celebrates and rewards exceptional candidates applying to our Masters programmes.

All Durham University Business School Masters programme offer holders for October 2026 entry will be automatically considered for any applicable scholarships. No separate scholarship application is necessary.

Please view all scholarships available for October 2026 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below:

Amount (Overseas / EU): Up to £12,500 tuition fee discount - a limited number of awards are available, with preference given to applicants from developing countries. Up to £10,000 tuition fee discount

Amount (Home / Islands): Up to £7,500 off tuition fee discount

Year of Entry: Applicants for programmes commencing in 2026/27

Number of awards available: Up to 100 awards available

Mode of study: Full-time

Duration: Scholarship (tuition fee discount) covers the standard completion timescales of our programmes.

Scholarship (tuition fee discount) decisions are at the discretion of the School and all decisions are final.

 For further information about Durham University Business School Scholarships, please contact us.

Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) will be awarded to offer holders based on the following eligibility criteria:

- Demonstrate an outstanding academic record from a recognised and reputable institution.

- Demonstrate the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Master's programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Masters class.

- Have the potential to become an exemplary alumni ambassador, contributing positively to the School, to professional organisations, and to the wider community.

Applicants must:

Be completely self-funding to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, or you are in receipt of another Durham University scholarship (e.g. Inspiring Excellence), applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.

Complete the appropriate programme application process in full and hold a formal offer before Friday July 31 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered for an award.

Be available to take up their programme place in the 2026 academic year.

No separate scholarship application is required. Once applicants receive a formal offer they will automatically be considered for any applicable scholarships.
Only successful candidates will be notified. This will be via email within 10 working days of receiving an offer.

There is no cash alternative to be offered if a place on the programme is not taken up.

Scholarships are not transferable and not deferrable. They are valid only for use by scholarship winners in the academic year for which the scholarship has been awarded.
Upon accepting: Applicants agree to the following conditions:

Agree to participate in and contribute to the School’s marketing and outreach activities. These may include open events, online webinars, or serving as a class representative.

Accept their programme offer and pay the required deposit (£2,000 GBP) within four weeks of accepting the scholarship award (Overseas and EU Fee-Paying Students only).

Eligibility details

Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) will be awarded to offer holders based on the following eligibility criteria:

- Demonstrate an outstanding academic record from a recognised and reputable institution.

- Demonstrate the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Master's programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Masters class.

- Have the potential to become an exemplary alumni ambassador, contributing positively to the School, to professional organisations, and to the wider community.

Application process

Applicants must:

Be completely self-funding to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, or you are in receipt of another Durham University scholarship (e.g. Inspiring Excellence), applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.

Complete the appropriate programme application process in full and hold a formal offer before Friday July 31 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered for an award.

Be available to take up their programme place in the 2026 academic year.

No separate scholarship application is required. Once applicants receive a formal offer they will automatically be considered for any applicable scholarships.
Only successful candidates will be notified. This will be via email within 10 working days of receiving an offer.

There is no cash alternative to be offered if a place on the programme is not taken up.

Scholarships are not transferable and not deferrable. They are valid only for use by scholarship winners in the academic year for which the scholarship has been awarded.
Upon accepting: Applicants agree to the following conditions:

Agree to participate in and contribute to the School’s marketing and outreach activities. These may include open events, online webinars, or serving as a class representative.

Accept their programme offer and pay the required deposit (£2,000 GBP) within four weeks of accepting the scholarship award (Overseas and EU Fee-Paying Students only).

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