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Scholarship details
Our comprehensive package of scholarships celebrates and rewards exceptional candidates applying to our Full-time MBA programme for 2026 entry.
All Full-time MBA offer holders will be automatically considered for applicable scholarships so long as they meet the eligibility criteria below. No separate scholarship application is necessary.
Scholarships will be applied as a tuition discount against the full tuition fee for the programme.
Please view all scholarships available for September 2026 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below:
Amount:
Executive Dean's - £20,500 (50% Tuition Discount)
Executive Dean's - Women in Business - £20,000 (50% Tuition Discount)
Achievement Awards - Up to £18,000
Year of Entry: Applicants for programmes commencing in 2026/27
Number of awards available: Up to 40 awards available
Mode of study: Full-time
Programmes: Full-time MBA
Duration: Scholarship (tuition fee discount) covers the standard completion timescales of our programmes.
Scholarships will be awarded to offer holders based on the following eligibility criteria:
- Demonstrate outstanding professional excellence, including substantial postgraduate work experience in roles reflecting a high level of managerial responsibility.
- Demonstrate an outstanding academic record from a recognised and reputable institution.
- Demonstrate strong performance and clear intent for the programme during the admissions interview.
- Demonstrate the potential to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of the MBA programme, enriching its academic and cultural profile
- Have the potential to become an exemplary alumni ambassador, contributing positively to the School, to professional organisations, and to wider communities.
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, 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 (including interview) and receive a conditional offer before Friday 1st August 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.
To note:
- No separate scholarship application is required. Once applicants receive a formal offer for the MBA programme they will automatically be considered for all applicable scholarships.
- Only successful candidates will be notified of scholarship (tuition fee discount) decisions. This will be 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.
- The Executive Dean's - Women in Business awards are open to female or female-identifying applicants.
Upon accepting a Durham University Business School Scholarship, 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 will be awarded to offer holders based on the following eligibility criteria:
- Demonstrate outstanding professional excellence, including substantial postgraduate work experience in roles reflecting a high level of managerial responsibility.
- Demonstrate an outstanding academic record from a recognised and reputable institution.
- Demonstrate strong performance and clear intent for the programme during the admissions interview.
- Demonstrate the potential to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of the MBA programme, enriching its academic and cultural profile
- Have the potential to become an exemplary alumni ambassador, contributing positively to the School, to professional organisations, and to wider communities.
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, 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 (including interview) and receive a conditional offer before Friday 1st August 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.
To note:
- No separate scholarship application is required. Once applicants receive a formal offer for the MBA programme they will automatically be considered for all applicable scholarships.
- Only successful candidates will be notified of scholarship (tuition fee discount) decisions. This will be 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.
- The Executive Dean's - Women in Business awards are open to female or female-identifying applicants.
Upon accepting a Durham University Business School Scholarship, 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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