Masters Achievement Scholarships

Terms and Conditions

To be considered for one of the Durham University Business School Masters Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) for October 2025 entry, applicants must:

Be completely self-funding in order to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.

Complete the appropriate programme application process in full and be in receipt of a conditional off before Friday 1 August 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered for an award.

Be available to take up their programme place in the 2025/26 academic year.

Be willing to participate and cooperate in marketing and communications activities for the School. This may include testimonials and public relations opportunities, as well as being involved in and attending Open Events, Webinars or being a class representative.

Be completely self-funding in order to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.

All Durham University Business School Masters programme offer holders for October 2025 entry will be automatically considered for applicable scholarships so long as they meet the eligibility criteria below. No separate scholarship application is necessary.

Scholarships will be applied as a discount against the full tuition fee for the programme. Please note, only successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of receiving an offer.

The following programmes will be excluded from the above scholarships:

MSc Business Analytics
MSc Energy Engineering Management
MSc Islamic Finance

Eligibility

Based on the eligibility criteria below, scholarships will be awarded to Durham University Business School Masters programme offer holders who:

have an impressive academic record

have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Masters programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the Masters class

have the potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities.