Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Sport, Music and Arts scholarship
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Sport, Music and Arts is designed to support students pursuing at Durham University. It offers financial support of upto undefined for Tuition fees and is open to eligible undergraduate students.
Overview of the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Sport, Music and Arts scholarship
Who can apply for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Sport, Music and Arts?
Scholarship offers can only be made for direct entry i.e students who are commencing their academic studies with the University in October 2026.
Deferred entry applicants i.e. students who are applying to the University for entry in October 2027 would make their scholarship application by the 2027 entry scholarship deadline for consideration with other scholarship applications for 2027 entry. Please note that if you are made a scholarship offer for entry in October 2026 it will not be possible to defer the scholarship offer to the following academic year - 2027.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in Sport, Music or the Arts for example participation in sporting or musical events at a national or international level. Applicants will also be required to play an active part in Durham University's sporting, musical and performing communities.
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Head over to the Durham University for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
Head over to the Durham University for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
What does the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Sport, Music and Arts include?
This scholarship provides the following support:
What is the selection process for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Sport, Music and Arts?
Here's an outline of the selection criteria and process to help you understand how the recipients are chosen:
Your performance level, personal statement and references will be considered by a panel of senior members of the University with significant expertise in the area of Sport, Music and the Arts.
Sports coaches and colleagues with musical and drama experience may also be consulted.
Applying for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Sport, Music and Arts: What you need to know
Ready to apply? Here's what you need to know before submitting your application:
Submit an online scholarship application which includes the following:
1. Arts Scholarship - please provide a maximum 7 page A4 portfolio or a youtube link to a 5-minute video demonstrating your abilities - provided via the application form.
2. Music Scholarship - please provide a YouTube link to 2 different pieces of music of approximately 3 each in length.
3. Sport Scholarship - please note you must be competing in one of the BUCS Sports
4. All applicants must arrange for a reference of no more than 1,000 words from a suitable adult e.g. a teacher at your school, a coach, the conductor of an ensemble in which you play, the director of a production in which you have been involved explaining why you are suitable to be awarded a Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for Sport, Music or the Arts sent directly from the referee
Please ensure your referee submits the reference on letter headed paper which contains their name, position, contact details and your full name.
Submit an online scholarship application.
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