South College Participation and Belonging Bursaries 2026/27

South has a limited number of bursaries to support South College students in taking part in the full range of activities offered by our College community as well as external opportunities for personal development. Please note, they are not designed to help with essential living costs, though genuine financial need will be considered.

Should you wish to apply please complete the application form at the bottom of the webpage and return to south.college-office@durham.ac.uk.

Please read the information carefully as some bursaries have eligibility criteria. Where there are eligibility criteria, please make sure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements. You will also need to include an itemised list of costs to show what you intend to use the money for. In 2026/27 applications will be accepted throughout the academic year and assessed on a case-by-case basis until our bursaries fund has been exhausted. We will endeavour to assess applications in a timely manner, but it may take several weeks for your application to be assessed and, if successful, for payment to be made. If you need urgent financial support, please contact the South College Student Support Team (south.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk) or the College Porter if out of hours.

University Funding and Financial Support

You can find information about University Scholarships and funding opportunities here.

For general student financial support, including bursaries and urgent hardship funding see here.

If you have any concerns about supporting yourself financially at University, including requiring urgent support, please contact the South College Student Support Team at south.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk.

You can also seek support from the University’s Student Money Advice Service here.

Please note, whilst we make every effort to ensure the information on this page is accurate there may be changes during the year not reflected in the information presented. If in doubt please contact the College Office.

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South College Travel Bursary: Up to £300 for students of South College in need of financial assistance and wishing to travel to support their personal development or their studies. Individuals may ordinarily only apply once each academic year.

Eligibility

• You must clearly evidence genuine financial need.
• You must have a plan and/or schedule for your personal development activity complete with an itemised summary of costs (you can claim less than the maximum amount if more appropriate). Applications without itemised costs will not be considered.
• Be open to submitting a post (ca 500 words) about their activity, with photos, which may be published in the South College Magazine, The Oswald Observer.

How to apply

Please complete the application form below.

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South College JCR Levy Bursary: This bursary will pay the full cost of the JCR Levy for students of South College in need of financial assistance to join the Junior Common Room and take part in the full range of social and development activities available in South College.

Eligibility

• You must clearly evidence genuine financial need.
• Please state clearly in your application how you will make the best use of your JCR Membership.
• The amount awarded will reflect your levy charge.
• Be open to submitting a post (c. 500 words) about their activity, with photos, which may be published in the South College Magazine, The Oswald Observer.

How to apply

Please complete the application form below.

If successful, a payment of up to full cost of the levy will be paid directly to the JCR, who will confirm your membership. If you have already paid the levy funds will be refunded to you by the College.

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South College Opportunities Bursary: Up to £200 for students of South College in need of financial assistance to take part in the full range of social and development activities available in South College. This might be the cost of a club or society subscription, kit, attending Formals or Balls, equipment, travel costs, etc. Applicants should account for costs up to the amount requested (max £200). Costs may be spread over more than one activity. Individuals may ordinarily only apply once each academic year.

Eligibility

• You must clearly evidence genuine financial need.
• Applications without itemised costs will not be considered.
• Please state clearly in your application how you will make the best use of the award to take part in College life.
• Be open to submitting a post (ca 500 words) about their activity, with photos, which may be published in the South College Magazine, The Oswald Observer.

How to apply

Please complete the application form below.

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Owl Bursary: Each year the College allocates funds to support students of South College through Personal Development Awards and Conference Presentation and Attendance Grants. These awards are worth up to £250 each. Applicants should account for costs up to the amount requested (max £250). Individuals may ordinarily only apply once each academic year.

Eligibility

• You must clearly evidence genuine financial need.
• You must have a plan and/or schedule for your personal development activity complete with an itemised summary of costs (you can claim less than the maximum amount if more appropriate). Applications without itemised costs will not be considered.
• Be open to submitting a post (c. 500 words) about their activity, with photos, which may be published in the South College Magazine, The Oswald Observer.

How to apply

Please complete the application form below.

 

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South Scholarship/bursary form