Hatfield Lioness Postgraduate Scholarship 2025, Durham University UK
The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious fully funded scholarship for international female students from developing countries. Established in 2018 to commemorate 30 years of women at Hatfield College, this initiative at Durham University, UK, enables outstanding candidates to pursue a full-time Master’s degree in any subject (excluding MBA, PhD, and research-based Master’s programs).
- University: Durham University, UK
- Degree Level: Master’s (Taught)
- Eligible Countries: Developing nations (full list below)
- Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
- Course Start Date: September/October 2025
Scholarship Benefits
This fully funded scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees at Durham University.
- Living stipend for daily expenses.
- Fully funded accommodation at Hatfield College (self-catered or fully catered).
- One return economy airfare from the home country to the UK.
- Travel cost coverage between the UK airport and Durham City.
- Settling-in allowance upon arrival.
- UK visa and Health Surcharge fees.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
- Be a female student from one of the eligible developing countries.
- Hold an unconditional offer for a Master’s program at Durham University by June 2025.
- Not hold another scholarship for postgraduate studies.
- Meet the admission requirements for the chosen Master’s program, including English language proficiency.
- Not already possess a Master’s degree.
- Demonstrate financial need and lack of alternative funding sources.
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be citizens of the following developing countries:
| Afghanistan | Eritrea | Malawi | Solomon Islands |
| Angola | Eswatini | Mali | Somalia |
| Bangladesh | Ethiopia | Mauritania | South Sudan |
| Benin | Gambia, The | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | Sri Lanka |
| Bhutan | Ghana | Morocco | Sudan |
| Bolivia | Guinea | Mozambique | Tajikistan |
| Burkina Faso | Guinea-Bissau | Myanmar | Tanzania |
| Burundi | Haiti | Nepal | Timor-Leste |
| Cabo Verde | Honduras | Nicaragua | Togo |
| Cambodia | Jordan | Niger | Uganda |
| Cameroon | Kenya | Nigeria | Uzbekistan |
| Central African Republic | Kiribati | Pakistan | Vanuatu |
| Chad | Korea, Dem. People’s Rep. | Papua New Guinea | West Bank and Gaza |
| Comoros | Lao PDR | Rwanda | Yemen, Rep. |
| Congo, Dem. Rep. | Lebanon | Samoa | Zambia |
| Congo, Rep. | Lesotho | São Tomé and Príncipe | Zimbabwe |
| Côte d’Ivoire | Liberia | Senegal | |
| Djibouti | Madagascar | Sierra Leone |
Application Process
The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship application is a two-stage process:
Stage 1: Academic Application
- Apply for a Master’s program at Durham University.
- Indicate intention to apply for the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship within the application.
Stage 2: Scholarship Application
- Complete the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship application form.
- Submit the following supporting documents via email to [email protected]:
- Durham University offer letter.
- Academic transcripts.
- Two reference letters.
- IELTS certificate (if required for admission).
Application Deadline
- Scholarship Deadline: 31 March 2025
- Selection Outcome: Applicants will be notified by mid-June 2025.
Why Apply?
This is a life-changing opportunity for talented women from developing nations to gain a world-class education at Durham University. If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply now and take a step toward academic and professional success!
For more information, visit the official Durham University website.
