The Brian Cooper Scholarship Fund will provide an annual scholarship to a local student in need of financial assistance. This scholarship is available thanks to a very generous donation by the family of Brian Cooper and will enable Durham University to award at least one £13,000 scholarship for several years.
This Scholarship complements the existing work that the University is undertaking to attract talented students from the region to study at Durham.
have a household income level below £42,875 as assessed by Student Finance
be resident in County Durham, at the point of submitting an academic application through UCAS for a place at Durham University, with preference being given to residents of the East of Durham. Residence in the East of County Durham is defined as residing in one of the following postcode regions: DH4, DH5, DH6, SR7, SR8, TS27, TS28 and TS29
be educated at a state-maintained school, college or another secondary education provider
Not sure if you're eligible? Contact us for advice.
Submit an academic application to Durham University by the UCAS deadline of 21st March 2024 and a scholarship application by the deadline including a personal statement describing:
Scholarship Application deadline
21st March 2024
When candidates will hear the outcome
End April 2024
Submit a character reference by the application deadline of 21st March 2024.
This should be from one of your teachers in support of your scholarship application. Send by email to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk.
Please ensure your referee submits the reference on letter headed paper which contains:
Please provide a copy of your Student Finance England confirmation of funding letter once received to scholarship.application@durham.ac.uk.
All eligible applications will be considered on the basis of their personal statements, reference and academic status.
Other scholarship awards may be taken into account when considering the allocation of the scholarship (e.g. if you are eligible, you can apply for both the Brian Cooper Scholarship and the Robert Young Scholarship, however you can only hold one of the awards).
Durham University makes every effort to ensure that the information published or contained on its website is accurate. However, the University cannot guarantee the information may not subsequently be altered owing to circumstances beyond the University's reasonable control. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) changes in Government policy or change of law. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the University's website any person wishing to clarify the details of a particular scholarship/s should contact the University at scholarships.advice@durham.ac.uk.
If you have any questions about whether you are eligible for a scholarship or the application process, get in touch with our Scholarships and Student Funding Office:
Durham University
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
DH1 3LE, UK