Eligibility

Only candidates within, or applying to, the Department of Theology and Religion at

Durham University for:

MA in Theology and Religion (V8K407)[1]

OR

MA by Research, M.Litt, DThM[2], Integrated PhD[3], PhD

each with a clear focus in Catholic Studies / Catholic Theology are eligible to apply [4]

(For information about bursaries for the Distance Learning programmes please contact [email protected] )

The CCS at Durham University invites applications from full-time and part-time candidates (both existing students and new candidates) for fixed-term Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries in Catholic Theology / Catholic Studies as listed below.

Please note: All applicants must be able to commit to regular in-person participation in the academic programme of the CCS during the period of any award. [See note (f) below.]

An application form may be obtained from the CCS Senior Administrator, [email protected], or downloaded here: CCS Scholarships Bursaries Application Form 2025-26 and must be returned to the CCS Senior Administrator by the deadline given below. (Please note different deadlines for different awards.)

Before submitting an application, applicants who are new candidates for a postgraduate degree within the Department of Theology and Religion must complete a standard DU application for postgraduate admission on-line (citing ‘CCS Scholarship’ in the Field of Study area and in the Finance/funding section). Applicants must have been formally offered a place on an eligible course of study before their application for a CCS Scholarship/Bursary can be considered. The advised deadlines for completing the online programme application with all supporting documents are given below. (For details on how to apply see Application Process - Durham University)

More than one award may be made from each of the scholarship funds in a given year.

Applicants may also be considered for other awards that become available.

In all cases, applicants are required to state their financial position and to update the CCS Senior Administrator of any changes to their financial situation after submitting their application and during the period of any award.

The CCS is offering a separate Bursary Fund specifically for the Distance Learning programmes in Catholic Theology (V8K807 / V8K812 / V8K814).  Details can be found at Funding - Durham University or obtained from [email protected]

Before applying for a CCS Scholarship, new candidates for a postgraduate degree within the Department of Theology and Religion must complete a standard DU application for postgraduate admission with all supporting documents by Sunday 2 February 2025.

Closing date for applications for CCS Postgraduate Scholarships and Bursaries for 2025/26 is Sunday 23 February 2025.

Please see the Notes on Scholarships.

Please read the notes carefully before submitting your application for a CCS Scholarship/Bursary.

[1] See note (b) here.

[2]Applications from students on the DThM programme are only invited after the first taught phase of the programme.

[3] First year IPhD students who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the MA in Theology and Religion may apply (see note (b) below).  Other students are only eligible to apply after the taught MA phase.

[4] In exceptional circumstances, a PhD candidate’s primary supervisor may be located in another academic department at Durham University other than the Department of Theology and Religion.  However, at Masters level (including the first year of any proposed I-PhD) candidates must be pursing the MA in Theology and Religion (V8K407) within the Department of Theology and Religion and meet the requirements under note (b) to be eligible to apply.