Guy Beresford Scholarship 2026 in UK

It is a £15,000 scholarship offered by Hatfield College, Durham University for a full-time STEM taught master’s degree. It supports students from lower income households in the North East of England.

Applicants must be applying for a STEM taught master’s at Durham University for 2025-26, be from a lower income household, and be from the North East of England (postcodes CA, DH, DL, NE, SR, TS).

The scholarship is worth £15,000. It can be used towards tuition fees or living costs for the master’s program.

You need to fill in the application form available at the provided link. Applications are considered on a rolling basis over the summer.

The official site states applications are considered on a rolling basis over the summer, but no specific deadline date is given. It is best to apply as early as possible.

Yes, current Durham students who meet the eligibility criteria are welcome to apply.

Eligible courses are taught master’s in STEM subjects within the Science Faculty, plus specific MSc programs in Archaeology (Bioarchaeology, Forensic Archaeology, etc.) and Geography (Climate, Risk and Society; Environmental Hazards and Risks).

It is tested through evidence of Student Finance England assessment of income data from the final year of undergraduate study, or other relevant means defined by the University.

Email [email protected] with ‘Guy Beresford Scholarship’ in the subject line.

The eligibility criteria specify students from the North East of England, so it is likely for UK home students only.