Durham Inspired: Racecourse Rugby Scholarship

All eligible applications will be considered by a panel of colleagues with expertise in the field of Sport.

A personal statement explaining why you should be awarded a Racecourse Sport Scholarship to include a description of sporting ability. This is part of the online application form. A YouTube link to a video approximately 2 minutes in length in which you should explain: What difference the Racecourse Scholarship would make to you How you would use this scholarship to progress your career aspirations, particularly in the area of Leadership.

The Racecourse scholarship is worth £5,000 per academic year, for the full term of the student's degree: up to four years of an undergraduate course.

This scholarship has been gifted by a University rugby club alumni who wants to provide the same opportunity they were afforded, as well as offering informal mentorship throughout the scholar's time at the University. It is hoped the scholarship will create opportunities for talented individuals from diverse, low-income backgrounds and encourage scholars to make the most of the rugby sacademic and extra-curricular programmes on offer at Durham University.

Applicants must have a household income below £42,875 based on an assessment carried out by Student Finance.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an exceptional level of potential and excellence in Rugby.