Scholarships
Our high graduate employability and low cost of living mean a degree from Newcastle is a sound financial investment. To help finance your studies, we offer a generous range of partial and full scholarships.
We have a variety of scholarships to help with your study costs. We offer funding support to undergraduate and postgraduate for UK, EU and international applicants.
The University also offers a range of funding support for students. If you're an undergraduate you can find out more about the support the University can offer here. For postgraduate students, you can find out more about funding support here.
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships
We offer up to 14 awards of £5,000 for high-achieving international students demonstrating outstanding English language ability (IELTS 7.0+).
Value of award
Partial awards of £5,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.
Start date and duration
September 2020
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility criteria
You will be considered for an English Language Excellence Scholarship if you hold an unconditional offer for 2020 entry on one of our undergraduate or Master's degrees.
You must also meet the following criteria:
- hold an English language qualification of IELTS 7.0 or above (or its equivalent) with no subskill below 6.5
- achieve AAB at A Level (or its international equivalent) for entry to an Undergraduate course
- hold a UK 2.1 Honours Degree or its international equivalent for entry to a Master's course
- be assessed as an international student for fee-paying purposes
- be a national of one of the following countries: China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam
- not previously studied in a majority English speaking country
How to apply
No application required, students will be considered for these scholarships on a first come first served basis once their English Language qualification has been confirmed and meets the requirements above. Early course applications are therefore advised.
Contact
For undergraduate scholarship enquiries, please email nubs.ug@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1741.
For Master's scholarship enquiries, please email nubs@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1503.
Postgraduate taught scholarships
We offer up to 20 scholarships of £4,000 for high achieving UK and EU students commencing one of the specified Master's degree programmes for 2020 entry.
Value of award
Partial awards of £4,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.
Start date and duration
September 2020 for one year of study.
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility criteria
You will be considered for a Business Excellence Scholarship if you hold an unconditional offer for 2020 entry on one of our Master's courses.
You must also meet the following criteria:
- hold an unconditional offer of admission to one of the specified Master’s courses
- hold a UK 1st Class Honours Degree or its international equivalent
- have previously studied at a University with a strong academic reputation or ranking
- hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0, if your first language is not English
- be assessed as a UK/EU student for fee-paying purposes
- be of UK/EU nationality
How to apply
No application required, students will be considered for these scholarships once their offer status becomes Unconditional.
Contact
For further information, please email nubs@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1503.
Our Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship is intended to foster an interest and build skills in innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship.
A scholarship is available to one postgraduate UK or EU student. We are now accepting applications from students planning to start their studies in September 2020. The scholarship has a value of £3,000, payable towards tuition fees.
Value of award
£3,000 payable towards tuition fees
Start date and duration
Academic year 2020-2021
Sponsor
Anonymous
Eligibility Criteria
You could be eligible to apply for the Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship if:
- You have been offered a place on the MSc in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship or the MA in Arts, Business and Creativity.
- You have been assessed as UK/EU for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing.
- You intend to register to start your studies during the 2020-21 academic year.
How to apply
You must have been offered a place to study on the MSc in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship or the MA in Arts, Business and Creativity at Newcastle University Business School.
The award is offered on a merit basis and applications should be completed online.
One student per annum shall be chosen according to evidence of academic ability, energy and commitment to studies, financial circumstances and quality of application.
Deadline
31 July 2020
Contact
For further information, please contact:
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1503
MBA scholarships
Our MBA scholarships are available to outstanding students entering our full-time MBA programme in September 2020. A range of full and partial tuition fees scholarships are available.
All candidates are assessed at the point of interview for our partial awards: MBA Leadership Scholarships and MBA Business Excellence Scholarships. Our other MBA scholarships are application-based and only offer holders are eligible.
Value of award
Awards of £12,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.
Number of awards
A number of awards are available.
Start date and duration
September 2020 for one year of study.
Overview
We’re looking to identify and foster inspiring leaders. Our MBA Leadership Scholarships will reward MBA candidates who have the potential to empower, motivate and provide direction in an organisation.
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
- can demonstrate (through application and at interview) strong leadership experience and potential and a positive career trajectory to date
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2020 entry
- have substantive managerial experience (normally 6 years or more, minimum 3 years)
- preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the
- minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
- perform well at interview across all competency areas
- hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English)
- How to apply
No application required. All candidates will be assessed at the point of interview for this Scholarship.
Contact
For further information, please email mba@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1589.
Value of award
Awards of £8,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.
Number of awards
A number of awards are available.
Start date and duration
September 2020 for one year of study
Overview
We will transform and support MBA candidates who have proven ability in business excellence. Our MBA Business Excellence Scholarships will reward MBA candidates who are results orientated, customer-focused, and can demonstrate emerging leadership qualities.
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
- can demonstrate (through application and at interview) substantive managerial experience and good leadership potential for the future
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2020 entry
- have substantive managerial experience (normally 4 years or more, minimum 3 years)
- preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
- perform well at interview across all competency areas
- hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English)
How to apply
No application required. All candidates will be assessed at the point of interview for this scholarship.
Contact
For further information, please email mba@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1589.
Value of award
Awards of £24,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.
Number of awards
One
Start date and duration
September 2020 for one year of study
Application closing date
30 June 2020
Overview
We’re looking to recruit the next generation of leaders. The changing world of work is hugely influencing today’s labour force conversations.
In a business environment where skills, jobs and wages will feel the impact of automation and artificial intelligence, business leaders need to adapt if they want to remain competitive in the market and demonstrate resilience to respond to change.
Successful MBA candidates will demonstrate their understanding of the Future of Work and their approach to shaping a responsible future for business and society.
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this full fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
- completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2020 entry
- have substantive managerial experience (minimum 3 years prior to starting the MBA)
- preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
- perform well at interview across all competency areas
- hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English)
How to apply
Applications and essays will be reviewed by a panel of judges. Candidates need to complete the online application form.
Contact
For further information, please email mba@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1589.
Value of award
Awards of £24,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.
Number of awards
One
Start date and duration
September 2020 for one year of study
Application closing date
30 June 2020
Overview
We’re committed to supporting innovative businesswomen who aspire to higher levels of influence and professional development.
Through our Advancing Women in Leadership Scholarship, successful MBA candidates will receive mentoring support from our Business School Director, Professor Sharon Mavin, an international scholar in gender, leadership and organisation studies.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong career trajectory, academic excellence and a wealth of professional experience.
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this full fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
- completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English.
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2020 entry
- have substantive managerial experience (minimum 3 years prior to starting the MBA)
- preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
- perform well at interview across all competency areas
- hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English)
How to apply
Applications and essays will be reviewed by a panel of judges. Candidates need to complete the online application form.
Contact
For further information, please email mba@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1589.
University and external funding
To find out what University and external funding you may be eligible to apply for, search through our Funding and Finance database.
Information is updated weekly throughout the year as new funding becomes available.
Postgraduate research studentships
We offer a number of funded studentships throughout the year.
We offer a number of funded studentships throughout the year. Funding is available to UK, EU and international students. The type of funding available, the size of the award, the eligibility criteria and the application process varies.
Details of the funding sources available to you as a postgraduate research student are available in our funding database. The information is updated throughout the year as funding becomes available. Current offer holders are eligible to apply.
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) Studentship
There are two pathways relating to our subjects under the NINE DTP funding scheme:
- Economic and Social History Pathway (contact details of pathway leader: David.Higgins@ncl.ac.uk)
- Management Business and Economics Pathway (contact details of pathway leader: jingxin.dong@ncl.ac.uk)
Economics and Finance studentships are open to all students regardless of their nationality. The studentships in the other subject areas are only open to UK or EU students. Visit the NINE DTP website for further details relating to eligibility.
The Arts and Humanities Research Council Northern Bridge Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership
Newcastle University is a member of the Northern Bridge Consortium which offers 67 fully funded studentships per year to outstanding postgraduate researchers across the full range of Arts and Humanities subjects. Please email jonathan.sapsed@ncl.ac.uk the Business School's pathway leader for further information.
Peter and Nora Lomas PhD Scholarship in Economics
This scholarship was established in 2010 by economics alumnus, Peter Lomas (MA Economics, 1949) who donated £1.6 million to fund PhD scholarships in Economics.
Each year we may sponsor one to four studentships under this scheme. The scholarship is normally advertised on www.jobs.ac.uk. Please contact the PhD convenors for Economics: Sara Maioli by emailing sara.maioli@ncl.ac.uk) and Smriti Sharma by emailing smriti.sharma@ncl.ac.uk.
David Goldman PhD Scholarship
This scheme was established in 2001 to commemorate the life and work of David Goldman. He was the founder and chief executive of the North East's iconic software company, the Sage Group plc. The scholarship is normally advertised on www.jobs.ac.uk.
Alumni tuition fee discount
We offer a 20% reduction in tuition fees for all alumni who are wholly or partially self-financing for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Find out if you're eligible on the University postgraduate webpages and undergraduate webpages.