The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship at Durham University is a fully funded opportunity for female students from developing countries to pursue a master’s degree in the UK. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a stipend for living expenses, return economy airfare, visa costs, and accommodation at Hatfield College.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Female applicants from developing countries.
- Must have applied for and been offered an unconditional place on a master’s program at Durham University by June 2025.
- Should hold a relevant honors degree meeting the admission standards of the chosen master’s course.
- Must meet all course entry requirements, including the necessary English language qualifications.
- Should not already hold a master’s degree.
- Must not have the financial means to study for a master’s degree in the UK without this scholarship.
- Should not be in receipt of any other scholarship funding for postgraduate studies.
Application Process:
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Academic Application: Submit an application for your chosen master’s program at Durham University. Within this application, indicate your intention to apply for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship.
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Scholarship Application: Once the scholarship application form is available, complete and submit it.
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Supporting Documents: Provide all necessary supporting documents, including your Durham University offer letter, academic transcripts, references, and IELTS certificate, by the specified deadline.
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025.
- Notification of Outcome: Applicants will be informed of the outcome by mid-June 2025.
Benefits:
- Full payment of university tuition fees.
- Stipend for living expenses.
- One return economy air ticket from the home country to the UK, including travel between the UK airport and Durham City.
- Fully funded, self-catered accommodation at Hatfield College.
- A ‘settling in allowance’ upon arrival.
- Coverage of UK visa and health surcharge costs.
Restrictions:
- The scholarship does not provide funding for dependents or travel during the scholarship period.
- Accommodation is only for the scholarship holder; dependents cannot be accommodated.
For more detailed information and to access the application forms, please visit the official Durham University website or contact their admissions office directly.
