Make a difference

This fund, made possible through alumni and friends, enriches the student experience by providing bursaries and small grants for extra-curricular activities and hardship support. These awards enable Johnians to take part fully in all aspects of College and University life. 

Living in College helps students feel at home and part of the John’s community. Yet financial pressures mean some students cannot afford to do so. Our goal is to offer a suite of scholarships covering part of accommodation costs for students from first-generation, low-income, and ethnic minority backgrounds. The David Wilkinson First Generation Scholars Fund, launched in 2023, is a first step towards this aim.

Since 1909, St John’s has been a place of worship, learning, and leadership. Today, we continue to serve the wider Church and world through transformational teaching, formation, and research, remaining true to our generous Christian foundation while engaging with contemporary challenges. 

We are committed to caring for our Bailey buildings for future generations — enhancing accessibility, sustainability, and student experience as part of a new capital project now in planning. 

From the 12th-century Chapel to the Georgian townhouses of the Bowes family, our buildings carry a remarkable story. As custodians of this heritage, we seek to open our doors to the wider Durham community while sustaining the vibrant life of the College today.