Empowering our students with your support

At Durham University, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background. Your generosity helps us make that vision a reality.

With your help, we can support students from underrepresented backgrounds through scholarships and bursaries. This support is often life-changing, enabling talented individuals to pursue their studies and make the most of all that a Durham education has to offer.

By supporting our students, you are not only investing in their future, but you are also helping to shape a more inclusive and empowered academic community.

Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of our global community of donors, we are able to provide transformative scholarships to exceptional students who might otherwise be unable to pursue their dreams of a Durham education due to reasons out of their control.

Our donor-funded scholarships open doors for talented students from low-income households and under-represented backgrounds, while also celebrating excellence in music, theatre, sport. We also offer scholarships to those who exhibit global achievement through a range of international awards, thanks to donor funding. Our scholars are at the heart of our vibrant University community — they lead, create, inspire, and enrich every corner of collegiate life. Your support doesn’t just fund education; it empowers the next generation to rise, thrive, and give back with purpose and pride.

Why it matters

Your contributions go far beyond tuition fees. They open doors to leadership programmes, research opportunities, mentorship, and community outreach initiatives. Scholarships make Durham not just accessible but exceptional for those who receive them.

In a world that needs compassionate leaders and creative problem-solvers more than ever, investing in scholarships is an investment in all our futures.