Weldon Le Huray Sport Scholarships

Your performance level in Sport, personal statement and reference will be considered by a panel of University colleagues with expertise in Sport.

A Personal Statement explaining:

1. what difference a Weldon - le Huray Scholarship would make to you

2. how you demonstrate exceptional potential in Sport, including information on any recent performance levels

3. how you would use this scholarship to progress your career aspirations, particularly in the area of Leadership

4. Evidence of your student maintenance loan value as confirmed by Student Finance England to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk. If you do not have this by the scholarship deadline please provide this as soon as possibly can.

5. An independent reference of no more than 800 words from a suitable adult (e.g. a member of sixth-form staff or a coach) explaining why you are a suitable candidate to be awarded a Weldon - le Huray Scholarship for Sport. The reference should outline relevant indicators of exceptional sporting achievement or potential e.g. involvement in relevant regional/national squads, or any other relevant indicators of exceptional achievement.

References should be sent directly from the referee to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk. Your referee should submit the reference on letter headed paper to contain the referee's name, position, contact details and your full name.

Eligibility: Household Income, applicants must have a household income below £42,875 based on an assessment carried out by Student Finance, successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an exceptional level of potential and excellence in Sport for example participation in sporting events at a regional or national level. The programme provides opportunities for home students from lower-income households to: Represent Durham at the highest levels of University sport, including being able to undertake leadership development opportunities.