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May 26, 2026

Discover Durham PG bursaries – support for low- and middle-income UK students

Durham UniversityDurham University has announced bursaries of £2,000 and £3,000 for postgraduate study starting in autumn 2026. These were previously known as the Postgraduate Student Support Scholarships.

The bursaries are available to low- or middle-income students in the UK who have accepted an offer to join an eligible full- or part-time taught or research master’s degree at Durham University.

Check if you’re eligible for a Durham Master’s Bursary

Bursaries are available on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants, and applications will close once all bursaries are allocated.

Additionally, having a bachelor's degree or higher from Durham University will automatically qualify you for Durham’s alumni discount, known as the Alumni Fee Scholarship.

Apply for a Durham Master’s Bursary

The following programmes are not eligible:

  • Postgraduate diplomas
  • Postgraduate certificates
  • PGCE programmes
  • Integrated master’s programmes
  • Integrated PhD programmes


Durham is a world top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) and a welcoming, diverse community in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other – with 17 colleges to choose from, including PG student-only options, you’ll feel at home from the moment you step through the door.

Find out more about Durham University.

Looking for funding for postgraduate studies? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions.  

Content added on 25th May 2026.  

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