Newcastle Student Fund
Double your impact this winter with match-funded donations
Students are at the heart of everything we do
Since the Newcastle Student Fund launched in June 2021, you have donated a phenomenal £185,000 to support our students. This money has supported students in a variety of ways. It has provided Christmas care packages to care leavers. It's also funded tuition fees for students seeking asylum. You have made a real difference to our student community. Thank you.
Christmas is a time of hope and kindness, exactly the values the Fund was founded on. That's why we're giving you the opportunity to double the impact of your donations this winter. For every £1 donated between 1 November - 31 December 2021, £2 will go to our student community.
The Newcastle University Development Trust will match donations pledged up to a cumulative total of £100,000.
You can ensure more students can receive support in 2022, and beyond. Get involved by donating to the Newcastle Student Fund before 31 December 2021.
How you can make twice the impact this winter
Please note: these are just a few ways your donation can support current and future Newcastle students. Find out how donations to the Newcastle Student Fund are already making a difference to the student community this academic year.
Fund scholarships for students facing the greatest barriers to reaching higher education. From young people from low-income households to students from asylum-seeker and refugee backgrounds.
Your donation could provide an annual bursary of £1,000 to help a student cover their living expenses. Or it could contribute to the tuition fees of a student at Newcastle University. There are so many ways you can make a difference.
Your financial support levels the playing field and helps all Newcastle students thrive.
Fund training programmes and placements, and help a student build their skillset.
Megan is a Politics and International Relations student and a scholarship recipient. With the support of our donors, Megan was able to intern with the Civil Service. She is now empowered to apply for a summer internship to achieve her goal of beginning a career in politics.
Remove financial barriers excluding students from the full Newcastle University experience. Fund opportunities in volunteering, sports, culture and travel.
Callum is a Law student who has been able to get involved with extracurricular activities, thanks to alumni donations. He is an active member of the mooting society and captains the Law School football team. He said:
“From helping me purchase course books, to paying my fee to play football for the year, the Law Alumni Scholarship helped me in all aspects of living and studying at university last year. For that I am extremely grateful.”
We saw a 33% increase in applications for financial support during the pandemic. The past 18 months has proven that no-one knows what is around the corner. We want to make sure we can be there for future students that needs support, no matter what.
Your donations can fund emergency bursaries to students when times are toughest. These bursaries provide basic living costs, such as food and medication. They cover travel expenses and rent. You can help remove financial pressures so our students can focus on their time at Newcastle.
“My family and I have had a very difficult time last year, dealing with a bereavement and the ongoing Covid-19 situation. The security offered by my scholarship and the ability to pursue something I am passionate about has been a huge support.”
Richard, Newcastle University Scholarship Recipient
Durga's Story
I can think of few causes more worthwhile than education and having the ability to support current students, at a place that I know is making a difference, presents a tremendous opportunity.
The Newcastle Student Fund helps a variety of student support initiatives at the University. Your donations give opportunity to those in need and empower students to be the best that they can be.
Read our recent Student Impact Brochure (PDF, 1.3MB) to see how donors have made an impact in the last year.
Donate now
To make a donation, please click one of the action buttons below.
If you are giving from the United States, we partner with BSUF for tax-efficient donations. Please state 'University of Newcastle' in the approved institution box. To donate to the Newcastle Student Fund, please state this in the dedication box.
US based donors can also donate by cheque made payable to the US Friends of Newcastle University. Cheques, made payable to US Friends of the University of Newcastle, can be sent by post to the Treasurer:
Andy McDonald, 179 Harvard Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York, NY11570, USA.
The US Friends of the University of Newcastle is an independent organisation of US alumni and friends. It is a registered 501(c)(3) charity, enabling individuals and organisations to claim tax deductions on donations. For more information on the US Friends of Newcastle University or donating from the US please contact advancement@ncl.ac.uk.