MSc Islamic Finance Achievement Scholarships
All Durham University Business School MSc Islamic Finance offer holders will be automatically considered for applicable scholarships so long as they meet the eligibility criteria below. No separate scholarship application is necessary
Applicants must hold an offer for the programme by the following deadline:
- Friday 30 May 2025
Scholarships will be applied as a discount against the full tuition fee for the programme. Please note, only successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the deadline.
Please view all scholarships available for October 2025 entry, including the criteria and terms and conditions below:
Amount |
Up to £15,000 off tuition fees (Overseas / EU fee status) Up to £7,500 off tuition fees (Home / Island fee status) |
Year of Entry |
Applicants for programmes commencing in 2025/26 |
Number of awards available |
Up to 10 awards available |
Level of study |
Postgraduate |
Mode of study |
Full-time |
Programmes |
MSc Islamic Finance |
Duration |
Scholarship (tuition fee discount) covers the standard completion timescales of our programmes. |
Eligibility
These scholarships will be awarded to offer holders based on the eligibility criteria below
- have an impressive academic record
- can demonstrate their study ambitions
- have the potential to contribute and enrich all aspects of the Masters programme and the diverse academic and cultural profile of the MSc Islamic Finance class
- have the potential to become an outstanding future alumni ambassador and contribute positively back to the School, organisations and communities.
Terms and Conditions
To be considered for one of the Durham University Business School MSc Islamic Finance Scholarship (tuition fee discounts) for October 2025 entry, applicants must:
- Be completely self-funding in order to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.
- Complete the appropriate programme application process in full and be in receipt of a conditional off before Friday 30 May 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered for an award.
- Be available to take up their programme place in the 2025/26 academic year.
- Be willing to participate and cooperate in marketing and communications activities for the School. This may include testimonials and public relations opportunities, as well as being involved in and attending Open Events, Webinars or being a class representative.
- Be completely self-funding in order to be eligible for this tuition fee discount. Where fees are paid by an employer, private provider or government body, applicants will not be considered for a scholarship. Failure to disclose external funding will invalidate any scholarship offering.
To note:
- Scholarship (tuition fee discount) covers the standard completion timescales of our programmes.
- Scholarships (tuition fee discounts) are not transferable and not deferrable. They are valid only for use by scholarship winners in the academic year for which the scholarship has been awarded. Applicants who choose to defer entry will be considered for scholarships available in the year of entry. Acceptance of a scholarship before deferral does not guarantee a scholarship offer during the subsequent year of entry.
- Only successful candidates will be notified of scholarship (tuition fee discount) decisions: within two weeks of the offer deadline.
- If applicants fee status changes, then the award associated with that fee status will apply.
- Scholarship (tuition fee discount) decisions are at the discretion of the School and all decisions are final.
- There is no cash alternative to be offered if a place on the programme is not taken up.
- The University is under no obligation to award all applicable scholarships.
Withdrawal or Suspension of Studies
Withdrawal
- Scholars who withdraw from their scholarship commitments or from the University will have all future scholarship payments cancelled.
- If you withdraw, at any point during the teaching term, scholarship payments which have already been made will be reclaimed on a pro rata basis. Under exceptional circumstances, this decision can be reviewed by the Faculty Executive Dean and approval given for the student to retain any overpayments.
Suspension of Studies
- Scholars who suspend their scholarship commitments or academic studies will have all future scholarship payments cancelled.
- If you suspend, at any point during the teaching term, scholarship payments which have already been made will be reclaimed on a pro rata basis. Under exceptional circumstances, this decision can be reviewed by the Faculty Executive Dean and approval given for the student to retain any overpayments. The remaining yearly balance will be payable on resumption of academic and scholarship commitments