Durham University Inspiring Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

The Inspiring Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship is an invitation to International Students to achieve excellence at Durham.

• Table of Content
• About Durham University
• Durham University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Durham University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Durham University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Durham University Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Durham University Undergraduate Scholarship

The scholarship is offered in two award types:

• Inspiring Excellence £5k - up to £15,000 for three-year programmes (£5,000 per year)
• Inspiring Excellence £10k - up to £30,000 for three-year programmes (£10,000 per year) 

Requirements for Durham University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for Durham Inspiring Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must:

• have applied to full-time in-person undergraduate programme at Durham University (BA (Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Mission and BA (Hons) in Theology and Religion are excluded).
• have a valid UCAS ID.
• start undergraduate studies at Durham University in September 2026.
• be classed as an overseas student for fee-paying purposes.
• self-funded and not already be in receipt of any other scholarship, funding or sponsorship, 
• meet or exceed the entry requirements for the programme applied for at Durham University.
• confirm Durham University as your Firm choice by the UCAS reply deadline.
• complete the Inspiring Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship Application Form.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

How to apply

1. Apply for an eligible undergraduate programme via UCAS

   Apply for an eligible undergraduate programme at Durham University via UCAS before the equal consideration deadline on 14 January 2026 at 18:00 (UK Time)

   To apply for the Inspiring Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship, you must provide a valid UCAS ID on the scholarship application form. However, you do not need to hold an academic offer at the time of scholarship application.

   UCAS Applicant Portal.

2. Complete and submit the scholarship application form by the below deadlines

   In addition to submitting the academic application above, complete the Durham Inspiring Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship online application by:

   1st round selection: midnight (GMT) 30 January 2026

   2nd round selection: midnight (GMT) 15 May 2026

   Inspiring Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship Application Form.

   Please note: if you fail to receive an academic offer before the deadline for the 1st round selection, or you are unsuccessful in the 1st round selection, you will be automatically considered for the 2nd round selection. You do not need to submit the scholarship application form again.

For more information, kindly visit Durham University scholarship webpage.