The Durham 200 Hong Kong Scholarship
Durham 200 Hong Kong Scholarship
For many years, Durham University has recruited outstanding students from Hong Kong In fact, students from Hong Kong form the largest single cohort of overseas students at Durham outside Mainland China
Overseas study is becoming less accessible for many, but the value of a global education remains We have a proud and active alumni community, and we are keen to grow and strengthen this connection to ensure that all talented students are able to join us at Durham University
As we approach our bicentenary in 2032, we want to put in place a new suite of scholarships specifically targeted at students from Hong Kong, and we ask for your support in developing them
(front page image: exchange student from City University, Hong Kong, working in Durham University's Human Performance Laboratory)
Durham University
A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other
We have a student population of 21,588, representing 120 countries, and over 4,300 staff members Our 330 undergraduate and postgraduate courses offer an outstanding academic experience, enhanced by a collegiate system that supports the wider student experience
Durham offers a unique educational model that equips graduates with the skills needed to make a real difference Our model stands apart from all other institutions by offering:
An intellectually stretching and highly engaging academic jo an academic environment in which students are known and supported as individuals
An anchor in one of our 17 Colleges, each with its own distinc identity and values Colleges give a sense of belonging, an ins community, promote interdisciplinary understanding and a life community.
An experience imbued with a strong sense of place, located in beautiful and inspiring city environment, and enhanced throug digital learning tools
An exceptionally enriching and participatory way of student l prioritise self-development, through volunteering, sports (incl sports), the arts, entrepreneurship, internships, and overseas experiences. These opportunities to take part, to organise and create new initiatives foster leadership qualities
A pathway to becoming a Durham Graduate: individuals who in their different ways are confident, resilient, prepared for any challenge, determined to make a difference in the world, and ready to lead
We want to offer this distinctive Durham experience to those who can benefit the most, whatever their background, and from anywhere in the world. With this in mind, as we approach our 200th anniversary, we are shaping a unique global opportunity
Global Scholarships
Durham is a global institution, with a goal to welcome a higher proportion of overseas students over the coming years.
Our new country-specific scholarships aim to support talented overseas students in the face of increasing costs and other barriers to access Supported by core alumni cohorts around the world, these exceptionally generous awards will offer recipients the opportunity to access the entirety of Durham's experience, regardless of family circumstances
We aim to provide a new suite of scholarships for undergraduate overseas students. Each student will receive up to £30,000 annually, which will reduce their fees to the same level as home fees and provide a living costs stipend This exceptionally generous scholarship will be available for up to four years of study, covering a four-year undergraduate programme or offering support for a foundation or Master's year
To demonstrate our commitment to supporting overseas students, over the course of the campaign Durham University will offer a fee discount of £1 for every £2 donated This means that a third of the support each scholar receives will come from the University, enabling donors' support to impact more scholars.
Durham 200 Hong Kong Scholarship: Target
Our ambitious goal is to raise sufficient funds to support 25 new undergraduate scholarships of up to four years (covering an additional foundation year, year in industry or Master’s year), supported by a combination of endowed and expendable funds To do this, we need to raise £4,100,000
For every scholarship funded, the University commits to reducing the recipient’s fees to match Home student levels This amounts to a total of £10,000 p/a for every student supported through this scheme, in addition to their scholarship award of £20,000 p/a This means that the University will contribute the equivalent of £1 for every £2 awarded to a scholar.
The table below outlines the preferred distribution between expendable and endowed funds to ensure both the immediate impact and longevity of the Hong Kong Scholarship Programme
- Donor Contribution
Expendable Fund
Endowed Fund
£1,600,000
£2,500,000
TOTAL
£4,100,000
£10,000 per student p/a (as fee discount)
£10,000 per student p/a (as fee discount)
£1,000,000 for the first cohort of students across all scholarships
Up to £120,000 per student 20 new scholarships
Up to £120,000 per student Five endowed scholarships, each supporting one student at a time
£3,000,000 to support 20 individual scholarships and the first cohort of five endowed scholarships 25 scholarships
University Contribution
To leverage the full philanthropic target of £4,100,000, the University will discount fees by £10,000 per year for all recipients in the lead-up to our bicentenary in 2032 This will make your donation go further and e at Durham
The Power of a Durham Education
We believe in the power of a global education, and, with its outstanding academic and co-curricular offer, the Durham experience is second to none With your help, we can offer this life-changing experience to more students from Hong Kong, producing exceptional graduates who will change the world Below, we present two examples of alumni making an impact.
Elizabeth Fung Combined Honours in Arts, University College, 2010
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Mark Wong Philosophy, Grey College, 2020
I arrived at Durham from Hong Kong to study Philosophy in 2017 and, following a health scare, started brewing non-alcoholic beer in my bedroom I am pleased to say that this has turned into a successful business: Impossibrew. The business has grown rapidly. We were recently ranked number 29 in the UK for speed of growth, and our products were voted the UK's best pale ale and lager in the World Beer Awards 2023 So far this year, we have sold one million cans
For me, Durham opened the doors to a successful business My degree provided me with transferable skills, and, crucially, I had the support of the incredible team in the Hazan Venture Lab, which offers mentoring, advice and coaching to students and graduates with business ideas. With their guidance and connections, I was fortunate enough to win the Blueprint Prize and secure some ERDF funding, which was vital to the growth of Impossibrew I was also introduced to Durham alumni with wide-ranging expertise and given access to networks that have been invaluable - in fact, our Board Chair was introduced to me by a Durham alumnus.
The business support network in the North East is outstanding and far more beneficial than those I've worked with elsewhere in the UK It is much more accessible and there's a real sense of kinship
Without Durham University, I wouldn't be where I am today I cannot stress enough the value of my Durham experience, and I will continue to recommend it whenever I can
Recognising your giving Updates on your scholars
As a donor to this scholarship programme, you will receive regular updates on its impact This will include reports updating you on the scholars being funded, the subjects they are studying and the colleges they attend We have an active Scholar Network, which offers students supported by donor-funded scholarships the chance to meet and connect with other scholarship recipients
Should you support a full scholarship, you will be provided with an annual, personalised report updating you on your own scholars Donors who support one or more endowed scholarships will have the opportunity to name their award.
The Chancellor's Circle
Donors over £100,000 will be welcomed to our Chancellor's Circle, whose members meet annually for a celebratory event and receive exclusive communications This is a thriving network and we look forward to welcoming more members
Contact
Katie Harland-Edminson
Director of Philanthropy and Campaign Operations
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Durham University Palatine Centre Stockton Road Durham
DH1 3LE, UK
E: katie.harland-edminson@durham.ac.uk
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