Vice-Chancellors Scholarships for Sport, Music and the Arts 2025

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Sport, Music, and the Arts Applications are particularly welcome from Ethnic Minority groups and candidates who come from neighborhoods with low overall progression to higher education or high levels of socio-economic deprivation.

Eligibility for VC's Scholarships For Sport, Music And The Arts:

Applicants must:

• Apply for undergraduate study at Durham University for entry in October 2026.
• Apply via UCAS before the scholarship deadline: 14 January 2026.
• Demonstrate exceptional excellence in Sport, Music, or the Arts, e.g.:
  • National or international level participation.
  • High-level performance credentials.
• Be prepared to actively participate in Durham’s extracurricular communities.
• Be applying for direct entry in 2026 (deferred entry offers will not be carried over).
• Submit a reference from a suitable adult (max 1,000 words) with relevant authority in the applicant’s field.

Value of Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships:

The value of VC's Scholarships is GBP 2,000 per annum.

Application Process:

Apply to Durham University via UCAS and submit the online scholarship application by 14 January 2026, including a 7-page portfolio or 5-minute video for Arts, two 3-minute music performance videos for Music, confirmation of BUCS-level competition for Sport, and a reference letter (max 1,000 words) on official letterhead sent directly to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk.