Durham University Hatfield Lioness Scholarship 2024, UK. (Fully Funded)

Scholarship Description:

Embark on your educational journey in the UK. Exciting news! The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship is currently available. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive explanation of this scholarship, its advantages, and a step-by-step guide for the application process.

The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship for the year 2024-2025 offers full funding for master's studies at Durham University, specifically designed for international students. This scholarship covers not only tuition fees but also the cost of living in Durham. It is important to note that full scholarships are exclusively available to individuals from non-western countries.

Scholarship Background:

The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship was established with the purpose of providing an opportunity for a female student hailing from a developing nation, where access to higher education is limited, to pursue postgraduate studies at Durham University. This scholarship initiative was introduced in 2018 as part of the commemoration of 30 years of women students at Hatfield College, Durham University. The funding for this scholarship is derived from contributions made by alumni, friends of the College, and other individuals and organizations who share the scholarship's objectives.

Hatfield College's objective is to grant the Lioness Scholarship to an individual who possesses the necessary academic and personal qualities to successfully complete a postgraduate program and derive its benefits. Furthermore, the recipient is expected to serve as a positive representative of her home country during her stay in Durham. After completing the master's program and gaining valuable knowledge and skills during her time in Durham, she is encouraged to apply her enhanced abilities for the betterment of her home country upon her return.

Degree Level:

Level & Mode of study

Full Time Taught Master’s Degree programmes

Year of Entry

The scholarship is available for students starting a degree programme in September/October 2024.

Programmes

All except MBA, PhD and research master's programmes. 

Additional details to consider:

Applicants are required to have:

• An appropriate undergraduate degree with the necessary qualifications to gain admission to their selected Master's program.
• Fulfillment of all specific course prerequisites, including the required English language proficiency.
• No prior completion of a Master's degree.
• A demonstrated lack of financial resources to pursue a Master's degree in the United Kingdom.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

The scholarship includes the following benefits:

• Full coverage of University tuition fees.
• A stipend to cover living expenses.
• A round-trip economy air ticket from the recipient's home country to the UK, along with the cost of transportation between the UK airport and Durham City.
• Fully funded, self-catered, mixed accommodation at Hatfield College.
• An initial 'settling in allowance' upon arrival.
• Coverage of UK visa expenses and the UK Health surcharge.

Please note the following restrictions:

• The Scholarship does not provide funding for dependents or cover travel expenses during the Scholarship.
• Accommodation is provided solely for the Scholarship holder; it cannot accommodate dependents.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to international female students.

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 female.

Application Procedure:

How to apply

Stage 1: Submit an academic application for your chosen master’s programme; within this application you should reference your intention to apply for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship;

Stage 2: Submit an application for the Scholarship via the application form once it is published; 

Stage 3: Submit all supporting documents (Durham University offer letter, academic transcript, references and IELTS certificate) via email to hatfield.trust@durham.ac.uk by the deadline.

Application deadline

31st March 2024.

Candidates will hear the outcome of their application by mid-June 2024.