Masters Achievement Scholarships

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 2025 entry 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 discount against the full tuition fee for the programme. Please note, only successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of receiving an offer. 

Please view all scholarships available for October 2025 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below: 

Eligibility 

Based on the eligibility criteria below, scholarships will be awarded to Durham University Business School Masters programme offer holders who: 

• have an impressive academic record 

• have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Masters programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Masters class 

• have the potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities. 

Terms and Conditions 

To be considered for one of the Durham University Business School Masters Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) for October 2025 entry, applicants must: 

• Be completely self-funding in order 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 and be in receipt of a conditional off before Friday 1 August 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered for an award.  

• Be available to take up their programme place in the 2025/26 academic year. 

• Be willing to participate and cooperate in marketing and communications activities for the School. This may include testimonials and public relations opportunities, as well as being involved in and attending Open Events, Webinars or being a class representative. 

• Be completely self-funding in order 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. 

To note: 

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

• Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) 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. Applicants who choose to defer entry will be considered for scholarships available in the year of entry. Acceptance of a scholarship before deferral does not guarantee a scholarship offer during the subsequent year of entry. 

• No separate application is required. Once an offer of a place is made to an applicant, they will automatically be considered for a scholarship without the need for a separate application process to be completed. 

• Only successful candidates will be notified of scholarship (tuition fee discount) decisions. Please note, only successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of receiving an offer. 

• If applicants fee status changes, then the award associated with that fee status will apply.  

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

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

Withdrawal or Suspension of Studies 

Withdrawal 

• Scholars who withdraw from their scholarship commitments or from the University will have all future scholarship payments cancelled. 

• If you withdraw, at any point during the teaching term, scholarship payments which have already been made will be reclaimed on a pro rata basis. Under exceptional circumstances, this decision can be reviewed by the Faculty Executive Dean and approval given for the student to retain any overpayments. 

Suspension of Studies  

• Scholars who suspend their scholarship commitments or academic studies will have all future scholarship payments cancelled. 

• If you suspend, at any point during the teaching term, scholarship payments which have already been made will be reclaimed on a pro rata basis. Under exceptional circumstances, this decision can be reviewed by the Faculty Executive Dean and approval given for the student to retain any overpayments. The remaining yearly balance will be payable on resumption of academic and scholarship commitments. 

 For further information about Durham University Business School Scholarships please contact business.scholarships@durham.ac.uk