Financial Support for 2010

Changes to Student Finance

The University has a Guide to Student Finance 2010 Entry which summarizes all the relevant information so you can be clear on what the changes mean for you. Order your free copy by calling the Student Recruitment Team on 0191 222 6094.

Information is also available on the Undergraduate Prospectus finance pages. If you decide to apply to Newcastle, it's important to be able to plan ahead and know what's available.

Newcastle University Bursaries

For 2010, you may be eligible for a Newcastle University Bursary for each year of your course, which you don't have to pay back. Please see the University finance pages for the most up-to-date information about these bursaries.

Newcastle University Achievement Bursary

If you are eligible for a Newcastle University Undergraduate Bursary, you may be awarded a Newcastle University Achievement Bursary. Once you are an undergraduate student at Newcastle, you may also be eligible for our additional bursaries.

Newcastle Excellence Scholarships Scheme

This Scheme recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement. This year we expect to award scholarships to our students, worth approximately £190,000 in total. They are offered in addition to any Newcastle University Bursary for which you may be eligible on the basis of financial circumstances.

“I found that my loan and grants help me cope with the costs of university but I also work part-time as a barman which helps. ”

Jamie First Year Law LLB (Hons)

 

PARTNERS Achievement Bursaries

Up to two PARTNERS Achievement Bursaries of £1,000, available in the first year of study only, will be awarded in each Academic School to the student(s) considered to have performed best overall on entry through the PARTNERS supported entry route. To be eligible for consideration for a PARTNERS Achievement Bursary, applicants must:

  • Be eligible for a full or partial Newcastle University Undergraduate Bursary on financial grounds
  • Make the Newcastle University degree programme their Firm (CF or UF) choice through UCAS
  • Attend the PARTNERS Assessed Summer School and complete all of the necessary assignments
  • Meet ALL of the conditions of their offer of a place: i.e. achieve the specified grades AND successfully pass the Assessed Summer School assessment

A PARTNERS Achievement Bursary may be held in addition to a Newcastle University Achievement Bursary.

Computer Science PARTNERS Scholarship

The School of Computing Science is offering Scholarships of £3,000 each to students who demonstrate excellent performance at the PARTNERS Assessed Summer School. All students who satisfy certain eligibility criteria will be entitled to a Scholarship.

St Nicholas' Educational Trust Studentship

The St Nicholas' Educational Trust has set up a studentship to help PARTNERS students from Newcastle upon Tyne to attend Newcastle University with a bursary scheme. Four awards of £1,000 per year for three years will be made. Students wishing to apply for this studentship must satisfy certain eligibility criteria.