Graduate Study in the UK Information Session featuring Durham University
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
3:30-4:30pm, MGH 171
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Interested in graduate-level studies at universities in the United Kingdom? Join us to learn about opportunities and strategies for researching and navigation options. Alyce Myers, International Officer for Durham University, will explain the differences in the US vs. UK higher education systems, the grad school application process, funding opportunities, and life in the UK.
Additionally, Alyce will cover Durham-specific programs and requirements for those interested. Durham University was founded in 1832 as the third oldest university in England and is a Russel Group research-intensive university. The university currently has over 20,000 students with 130 graduate programs. Durham is ranked a top 10 university in the UK, top 100 university in the world, and is #1 in the UK for team sports.
UK Scholarships: 2026-27 graduate-level studies/research through the Churchill, Gates Cambridge, Marshall, Rhodes Scholarships
Explore and apply for UW nomination for scholarships that can support your graduate study and/or research at a university in the UK starting in fall 2026:
>> Gates Cambridge Scholarships: Supports 1-4 years of graduate study at Cambridge University. Open to citizens of any country outside the UK considering almost any graduate-level program at Cambridge. No UW nomination required. Read about recently selected UW senior Tristan Jafari (2025 Gates Cambridge Scholar) and UW alum Sonia Fereidooni (2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar).
>> Rhodes Scholarships: Provides funding for 2-3 years at Oxford University. Open to citizens of any country, and eligibility requirements and nomination processes vary by country. US applicant eligibility requirements include a 3.7 GPA or higher and 18-23 years old by 10/1/25, or up to 27 years old if you will complete your first degree after 10/1/25. UW nomination required for US candidates and Global candidates.
>> Marshall Scholarships: Provide 1-2 years of funding to study at any university in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship, 3.7 GPA or higher, and earn a first bachelor's degree anytime between April 2023-August 2026. UW nomination required.
>> Churchill Scholarships: Support one year of graduate study in mathematics, science and engineering fields, or science policy at Cambridge University. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship and graduation anytime between fall 2024 and summer 2026. UW nomination required. Read about UW alum Abby Burtner (2024 Churchill Scholar).
UW Application for Nomination: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/764
UW Application Deadline: June 23, 2025
Questions? Please feel welcome to reach out to me anytime! And please join us for Global Fellowships Prep starting in April to get additional resources and support.