Scholarships

Newcastle University Business School is proud to recognise and reward high calibre applicants who apply to commence full-time postgraduate taught studies.

Value of awards

• 16 awards with a value of £5,000 tuition fee discount

Start date and duration

September 2023 for one year of study.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (Regulations - Business Excellence scholarship 2023 Entry):

• hold an offer of admission for 2023 entry for an eligible programme (see terms and conditions for eligible programmes)
• you must achieve or hold a UK 2:1 Honours Degree (or its international equivalent)
• hold an English language qualification of IELTS 7.0 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0, if your first language is not English
• Students can be domiciled in any country but priority will be placed upon students from underrepresented groups within our PGT student cohort.

How to apply

Eligible candidates will automatically be considered for the Business Excellence Scholarship as part of their academic course application. 

Scholarship Deadline

Scholarship awards are made through the academic year and so early application is suggested. Applicants who are made an offer by the 25th May will be considered. Any offers to a programme made after this date will not be considered for scholarship.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

nubs.recruitment@newcastle.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1503

Newcastle University Business School is proud to recognise and reward high calibre international applicants who apply to commence full-time postgraduate taught studies.

Value of awards

• 15 awards with a value of £8,000 tuition fee discount

Start date and duration

September 2023 for one year of study.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (Regulations - Deans International Excellence scholarship 2023 Entry):

• hold an offer of admission for 2023 entry for an eligible programme (see terms and conditions for eligible programmes)
• you must achieve or hold a UK 1st Class Honours Degree (or its international equivalent)
• hold an English language qualification of IELTS 7.0 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0, if your first language is not English
• be assessed as an international student for fee-paying purposes and domiciled in one of the following countries: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, USA, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan

How to apply

Eligible candidates will automatically be considered for the Dean’s International Excellence Scholarship as part of their academic course application.

Scholarship Deadline

Scholarship awards are made through the academic year and so early application is suggested. Applicants who are made an offer by the 25th May will be considered. Any offers to a programme made after this date will not be considered for scholarship.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

nubs.recruitment@newcastle.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1503

We have scholarships available to candidates who can demonstrate their passion for sustainability, inclusivity and social justice. Our scholarships will support learners with their study costs. 

Value of award

£12,000 payable towards the cost of Strategic Leadership MSc tuition fees 

Number of awards

Three 

Start date and duration

September 2023 for two years of study  

Overview

We are looking to develop the next generation of diverse leaders. Leaders play an especially important role today as we turn our attention to economic and social recovery and consider how best to tackle longstanding inequalities. We are committed to supporting individuals who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and ask searching questions about what kind of society and economy we want to create.   

We aim to attract students from all sectors whose organisations or role directly addresses or contributes to challenging one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The diversity of our cohort is central to our philosophy of a challenging and developmental learning space for all our students and to reflect the social and economic landscape.

We are particularly keen to attract candidates from under-represented groups within leadership roles such as Ethnically Minoritised individuals. The Scholarships will reward candidates who have the potential to empower, motivate and provide direction in their particular context.  

Successful candidates will demonstrate how their work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice.   

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School 

How to apply

• Complete the online programme application for Strategic Leadership MSc by clicking on the “Apply Online” button on the programme page
• Complete the scholarship application form including a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words based on the application criteria. Your personal statement should address
  • How responsible leadership plays an important role for the future of society and the economy
  • How your work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice.

Applications will be reviewed by the Executive Education Review Panel.  

Please note, scholarship applications can only be considered once an application has been made to study the Strategic Leadership MSc. We recommend eligible applicants apply for the programme and the scholarship at the same time.

Application Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must be able to articulate the following criteria during your application and interview:

1. Application criteria:

• Demonstrated how responsible leadership plays an important role for the future of society and the economy
• How your work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice
• How you believe you represent an under-represented group in your organisation, sector, profession or society
• Work in a SME or third sector organisations including charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations
• Work in an organisation or have a role that directly supports a more sustainable future for your region and beyond
• Holds the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree

2. Interview criteria to demonstrate:

• Academic ability to learn at Masters level           
• Substantive leadership/managerial experience 
• Motivation and commitment to complete the programme
• Potential to empower, motivate and provide direction in their context

Please read the Executive Education Scholarship Regulations 2023 before submitting your application. 

Executive Education scholarship awards are not open to Newcastle University staff.

Scholarship Deadline

Thursday 31 August 2023. Applications have now closed.

Contact 

For further information, please contact ExecutiveEducation@ncl.ac.uk 

Value of award

£15,000, payable towards up to 50% of the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

Two

Start date and duration

September 2024 for one year of study

Overview

Our new Next Generation Impact Scholarship has been designed to support candidates from the UK to pursue skills in leadership development and embrace their ambitious career aspirations.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate high levels of impact through their educational, professional and personal achievements to date, and will be able to articulate how entry on to the full time MBA programme will help to accelerate their goals

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Full-Fee Regulations 23 (PDF:206.6KB)):

• Have permanent residency in the UK
• Hold a first class bachelor's degree, or a upper second class result
• Have less than three years' work experience with a minimum of 18 months experience

How to apply

Candidates need to complete an online application form. Applications will be reviewed by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee. Links to the application form will be sent to all eligible offer holders via email.

We recommend applying as early as possible for this scholarship.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

mba@ncl.ac.uk

Value of award

Awards of up to £13,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

Up to 24 awards are available

Start date and duration

September 2023 for one year of study

Overview

We will transform and support MBA candidates who can shape the future of an organisation. Our Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship will reward MBA candidates who are results orientated, customer focused, and can demonstrate leadership qualities and values.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Partial Regulations 23 (PDF:181.3KB))

• can demonstrate (through application and at interview) substantive managerial experience and good leadership potential for the future
• hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in 2023 to the Full-time MBA programme
• have substantive managerial experience of 3 years or more
• hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (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. The amount offered will be confirmed to candidates via email once they have received their course offer.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

mba@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589

Value of award

A full fee award of £27,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

One

Start date and duration

September 2023 for one year of study

Application closing date

10 April 2023 – if a suitable candidate is not found the application deadline will be extended.

Overview

Our MBA Sustainable Leadership Scholarship rewards candidates who can demonstrate substantial experience of leading sustainable and or social business initiatives. The successful candidate will also be an inspirational role model for peers and colleagues looking to become sustainable business leaders of the future.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Full-Fee Regulations 23 (PDF:206.6KB))

• hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2023 to the Full-time MBA programme
• have substantive managerial experience of 3 years or more
• hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (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)
• 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.
• have worked or currently work in a sector which is moving to more sustainable business models e.g. energy, packaging

How to apply

Candidates need to complete an online application form. Applications will be reviewed by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee. Links to the application form will be sent to all eligible offer holders via email.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

mba@ncl.ac.uk

Value of award

A full fee award of £27,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

One

Start date and duration

September 2023 for one year of study

Application closing date

10 April 2023 – if a suitable candidate is not found the application deadline will be extended.

Overview

We’re committed to supporting innovative business-women who aspire to higher levels of influence and professional development. Through our Women in Leadership Scholarship, successful MBA candidates will receive mentoring support from a member of our Senior Leadership Team. 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 (MBA Full-Fee Regulations 23 (PDF:206.6KB)):

• identify as female
• hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2023 to the Full-time MBA programme
• have substantive managerial experience of 3 years or more
• hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (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)
• 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

How to apply

Candidates need to complete an online application form. Applications will be reviewed by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee. Links to the application form will be sent to all eligible offer holders via email.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

mba@ncl.ac.uk

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) Studentship 2023.

NINE DTP runs a combined annual studentship competition to recruit and select postgraduate researchers of the very highest calibre to study at seven UK Universities, including Newcastle University Business School.

This is an open competition, which is centred on the quality of candidates and their proposed research. Candidates must be applying to study a PhD in September 2023 to be eligible for this studentship.

As well as the main studentship competition, this year there are two new ring-fenced awards as part of the ‘Action for Equality’ Agenda for the DTP, designed to award scholarships to under-represented groups.

Important dates

• Postgraduate application to the University: 20 January 2023
• Pathway deadline: 10 February 2023

Find out more

To find out more about the studentship, including full eligibility and application deadlines, visit the NINE DTP website.

If you have any queries and would like to speak to the University directly, please email nubsphdadmin@newcastle.ac.uk

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 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 Norah 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.

Full information is available on the Lomas scholarship page.

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.