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2 April 2025
Our comprehensive package of scholarships celebrates and rewards exceptional candidates applying to our Full-time MBA programme for 2025 entry.
All Full-time MBA offer holders 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.
Please view all scholarships available for September 2025 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below:
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Amount |
Executive Dean’s Executive Dean’s – Women in Business Achievement Awards |
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Year of Entry |
Applicants for programmes commencing in 2025/26 |
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Number of awards available |
Up to 40 awards available |
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Level of study |
Postgraduate |
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Mode of study |
Full-time |
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Programmes |
Full-time MBA |
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Duration |
Scholarship (tuition fee discount) covers the standard completion timescales of our programmes. |
Eligibility
Based on the eligibility criteria below, these scholarships will be awarded to Full-time MBA offer holders who:
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can demonstrate they bring outstanding experience; this will include a significant amount of postgraduate work experience in roles demonstrating a high level of managerial responsibility
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have an impressive academic record – candidates with only the minimum of years’ work experience required must include extra-curricular activities in their application
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have the potential to contribute to and enrich all aspects of the MBA programme, including the diverse academic and cultural profile of the MBA cohort
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can demonstrate involvement in volunteering and/or community support activity
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complete the admissions interview to high standard.
Terms and Conditions
To be considered for one of the Durham University Business School Full-time MBA Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) applicants must:
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Be completely self-funding 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.
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Complete the appropriate programme application process in full (including interview) and be in in receipt of a conditional off before Friday 1st August 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered for an award.
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Be available to take up their programme place on the October 2025 MBA cohort.
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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.
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Be willing to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities.