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Fulbright - Durham University Award

The Fulbright Award offers generous financial support to postgraduate applicants wishing to pursue a one-year Masters or higher research programme in the UK.

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Summary

One Fulbright - Durham University Award will be offered to applicants from the US wishing to pursue a one-year Masters or higher research programme (or the first year of a Masters or higher research degree programme) in any eligible programme at Durham University.

The award offers generous financial support for one year of study in the UK, including full payment of tuition fees along with an allowance towards general maintenance costs whilst in the UK.

Amount
  • Full payment of tuition fees
  • A personal living allowance (stipend)
  • Organisational memberships
  • Membership to national arts and culture organisations
  • Sickness and accident coverage
  • Networking Opportunities
Year of Entry Applicants for programmes commencing in 2025/26
Number of awards available 1
Level of study Postgraduate Taught and Research
Mode of study Full-time
Programmes All Postgraduate Taught and Research programmes
Duration One year

The personal living allowance is intended to help cover the cost of living in the UK as a student and is subject to annual review.

Eligibility

For specific eligibility criteria please refer to the Fulbright website for further information.

Applicants must be US citizens resident anywhere except the United Kingdom and hold or expect to receive a Bachelors degree (or equivalent professional training or experience) in a relevant area before departure to the UK.

Not sure if you’re eligible? Contact us for advice.

How to apply

  1. Apply for a course

    Submit an online postgraduate academic application directly to Durham University by 16 October 2024.

     

    Provide confirmation of your Fulbright Scholarship application to colleagues in our admissions service.

    Durham University Applicant Portal

  2. Complete a scholarship application

    Submit a scholarship application via the Fulbright website by 16 September 2024 5:00pm Eastern Time.

     

    Scholarship Application deadline

    16 September 2024 5:00pm Eastern Time via the Fulbright website

     

    When candidates will hear the outcome of their application

    February 2025 - shortlisted candidates invited to Interview.

    April 2025 - All candidates notified of their status.

    Submit a scholarship application

  3. Ask us

    For further information or advice:

    Durham University:

Guidance

Durham University makes every effort to ensure that the information published or contained on its website is accurate. However, the University cannot guarantee the information may not subsequently be altered owing to circumstances beyond the University's reasonable control. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) changes in Government policy or change of law. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the University's website any person wishing to clarify the details of a particular scholarship/s should contact the University at scholarships.advice@durham.ac.uk.

 

Get in touch

If you have any questions about whether you are eligible for a scholarship or the application process, get in touch with our Scholarships and Student Funding Office:

Scholarships and Student Funding Office

Durham University

Palatine Centre

Stockton Road

DH1 3LE, UK