Country: United Kingdom

Program: Masters

Duration: 2 years

Introduction:

Durham University is a prestigious institution located in Durham, England. Durham University was established in 1832 by an Act of Parliament and is one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom. The university’s history can be traced back to the foundation of the Durham University College of Physical Science in 1871 and the Durham University College of Medicine in 1856.

Durham is renowned for its academic excellence and consistently ranks among the top universities in the UK and globally. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Durham University provides a vibrant student life with numerous clubs, societies, and cultural events. The collegiate system fosters a close-knit community and offers students a supportive environment.

Durham university Hatfield Lioness Postgraduate Scholarship:

The aim of the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship is to enable a female student from a developing country. where access to tertiary education is limited to benefit from undertaking postgraduate study at the Durham University. The scholarship was launched as part of the celebration of 30 years of women students at Hatfield College, Durham University. Its funded by alumni, friends of the College and other sources supportive of the scholarship’s aims. 

Hatfield College aims to award the Lioness Scholarship to an individual who has the academic and personal qualities. It enable them to complete and benefit from a postgraduate course, and who will also act as a positive ambassador for their home country. They can put their enhanced knowledge and skills gained from the master’s program.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must have applied for and been offered an unconditional place on their chosen master’s programme by June 2024
• Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship to fund their postgraduate studies
• Applicants must be or identify as a woman

Eligible Countries:

Benefits:

• full payment of University tuition fees
• stipend for living expenses
• fully funded, self-catered or fully catered, mixed accommodation at Hatfield College
• one return economy air ticket from the home country to the UK, and the cost of return travel between the UK airport and Durham City
• ‘settling in allowance’ on arrival
• cost of UK visa and the UK Health surcharge.

How to apply

There are two stages to an application for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship.  First you must apply to Durham University to study your chosen Master’s program.  Secondly, you must apply to Hatfield College to be considered for a Lioness Scholarship by the College deadline of 31 March 2024.

Stage 1: Submit an academic application and the necessary documentation for your chosen master’s program at University; within this application you should reference your intention to apply for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship;

Stage 2: Submit an application for the Hatfield College Lioness Scholarship here and submit all supporting documents (Durham University offer letter, academic transcript, references and IELTS certificate) via email to hatfield.trust@durham.ac.uk by the College deadline of 31 March 2024.

Deadline:

The Last to apply for Durham University Scholarship is 31st March 2024.