Deadline: March 31, 2025

Durham University offers the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship 2025-2026 in the UK. This scholarship will be awarded to an exceptional student with an excellent academic record and unique personal skills. After completing this fully funded scholarship program, the individual will use the knowledge and skills gained during the postgraduate program to better their community after returning to their home country.

Post-graduation qualification enhances students’ career prospects and takes their career in diverse directions. This scholarship program for master’s students will use a structured approach to studies which will include a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials. During this international scholarship program, the college will facilitate to development of leadership and problem-solving skills through participation in different societies, clubs, and representative groups.

Durham University has a wide range of student-led activities including sports, theatre, organizing events, and volunteering. Along with completing your academic studies, Hatfield College will also provide you the opportunity to explore your interests and learn new valuable skills. This international scholarship program in the UK will provide a chance to develop lifelong friendships which will make your university experience more exciting and memorable.

Benefits

• Full university tuition fee waiver.
• A stipend will be provided to meet the living expenses.
• Accommodation at Hatfield College according to the suitable category (fully funded, self-catered, or fully catered, mixed accommodation).
• One return air ticket from the home country to the UK will be provided.
• The cost of return travel between the UK airport and Durham City will be covered.
• Settling in allowance will be provided on arrival in the UK.
• The cost of a UK visa and the UK Health surcharge will be covered.

Eligibility

• Applicants should have applied and received an unconditional admission letter in their selected master’s program by June 2025.
• Applicants cannot receive any other funding or scholarship for their master’s program.
• Eligible countries include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in South Asia; Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe in Africa; Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen in the Middle East; and Haiti, Honduras, Bolivia, and Nicaragua in Latin America. Additionally, countries such as Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands from the Pacific region are also included.
• Only female applicants can apply.
• Applicants must be nationals of developing countries.
• Applicants should have a relevant honors degree to get admission to the selected master’s program.
• Applicants must fulfill course entry requirements.
• Applicants must have relevant English qualifications.
• Applicants should not already have a Master’s degree.
• Applicants should not have financial resources to study in the UK.

Application

• In the first stage, candidates have to submit an online application along with the necessary documents for their chosen master’s program at Durham University. They should also mention their interest in applying for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship in this application.
• In the second stage, applicants have to apply for the Hatfield College Lioness Scholarship along with all the required documents including the offer letter from Durham University, academic transcript, references, and IELTS certificate) via email at trust@durham.ac.uk

Required Documents

• CV
• Passport
• Offer letter by Durham University.
• Academic transcript.
• References
• IELTS certificate.
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

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