Scholarships for UK (Home) Students

???? Opportunity Scholarship

• Value: Up to £2,000 per year, paid in three instalments (40%, 30%, 30%).
• Eligibility:
• Household income assessed at £35,000 or below.
• Registered at Newcastle University.
• Income assessment by Student Finance England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
• Consent given to share financial information with the university.
• Application: No separate application required, eligible students are automatically considered.

???? Goyal Foundation Scholarship

• Value: £1,000 for Stage 1, £2,000 for Stages 2 and 3, and £1,000 upon completing the degree programme.
• Eligibility: Available to undergraduate Stage 1 students receiving the Opportunity Scholarship. ​

???? Subject-Specific Scholarships

• Example: James Skillington Memorial Scholarship for Chemistry students.
• Value: £1,000 per year for three years.
• Eligibility: Preference given to UK-based students; awarded based on academic and financial grounds. ​

???? Scholarships for International Students

???? Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships

• Value: £6,000 tuition fee reduction.
• Eligibility:
• Domiciled in specific countries (e.g., India, Nigeria, USA).
• Offered a place in an eligible undergraduate programme at Newcastle University.
• Assessed as international for fee purposes.
• Application: No separate application required. Eligible candidates are automatically considered. ​

???? Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships

• Value: £4,000 tuition fee reduction.
• Eligibility:
• Assessed as international for fee purposes.
• Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme.
• Achieve a minimum of ABB at A-level or equivalent.
• Applicants from certain countries are not eligible due to existing specific schemes.
• Application: Apply via the online form by 3rd April 2025. ​

???? Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships – India

• Value: 50% tuition fee reduction.
• Eligibility:
• Outstanding applicants from India.
• Applying for full-time undergraduate study at Newcastle University.
• Application: Apply via the online form by 3rd April 2025. ​

???? International Foundation Scholarship

• Value: £10,000 or £20,000 split between foundation and first-year tuition fees.
• Eligibility:
• Enrolled in an International Foundation course at Newcastle University International Study Centre.
• Progression to a degree course at Newcastle University.
• Application: Apply after receiving an unconditional offer. ​

Postgraduate Scholarships at Newcastle University

 Scholarships for UK (Home) Students

1. Postgraduate Studentships (Research Degrees)

• Eligibility:
• Open to UK students pursuing research degrees (e.g., PhD, MPhil).
• Applicants must meet specific academic and residency criteria.​
• Benefits:
• Full coverage of UK tuition fees.
• Annual stipend for living expenses (e.g., £20,780).
• Potential additional support for research-related costs.​
• Application:
• Applications are typically submitted through the university's postgraduate funding portal.​

2. Alumni Progression Scholarship

• Eligibility:
• Available to Newcastle University graduates enrolling in a postgraduate taught or research program.
• Applicants must be self-financing at least part of their tuition fees.
• Benefits:
• Tuition fee discount (specific amount may vary).​
• Application:
• Eligible students are automatically considered; no separate application is required.​

???? Scholarships for International Students

1. Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES)

• Eligibility:
• International students from specific countries (e.g., India, China, USA, etc.).
• Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible full-time Master's program at Newcastle University's main campus.
• A minimum of an upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent is required.
• Benefits:
• Tuition fee reduction of up to 50% or 100%.​
• Application:
• Application deadlines are typically in February and May; specific dates should be confirmed on the university's website.​

2. Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships

• Eligibility:
• International students applying for full-time postgraduate taught programs.
• Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence.​
• Benefits:
• Tuition fee reduction of £4,000.
• Application:
• Eligible students are automatically considered; no separate application is required.​

3. Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships

• Eligibility:
• EU-domiciled students assessed as international for fee purposes.
• Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible Master's program at Newcastle University's main campus.​
• Benefits:
• Tuition fee reduction of 25%.​
• Application:
• Eligible students are automatically considered.​

???? Additional Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

• Chevening Scholarships:
• Funded by the UK government, these scholarships are available to outstanding international students pursuing one-year Master's degrees.
• They cover tuition fees, provide a monthly stipend, and include travel costs.​
• Research Council Studentships:
• Available for specific research programs, these studentships cover tuition fees and provide a stipend for living expenses.​