Value of award

Awards of £5,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Number of awards

There are 3 Undergraduate and 4 Postgraduate awards available.

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study.

Overview

Newcastle University Business School offers a number of partial Undergraduate and Postgraduate scholarship awards each year to assist students with good qualifications to study for Undergraduate and Postgraduate taught programmes.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

• applicants must accept their offer by the 31st May 2021, for one of the eligible Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes at the University’s Newcastle campus for the 2021/22 academic year
• hold an offer of admission for 2021 entry to one of the specified Undergraduate or Master’s courses
• achieve AAB at A level (or its international equivalent) or hold a UK 1st Class Honours Degree (or its international equivalent)
• hold an English language qualification of IELTS 7.5 or its equivalent, with no subskill below 6.5, if your first language is not English
• a national of one of the following countries/regions:
• Undergraduate: Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates
• Postgraduate: Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Check terms and conditions for eligible programmes. See our Business School English Language Excellence Scholarship 2021 entry regulations (PDF: 340KB)

How to apply

No application is necessary. To be considered for awards, applicants must accept their offer by the 31st May 2021, for one of the eligible Undergraduate or Postgraduate taught programmes at the University’s Newcastle campus for the 2021/22 academic year.

Information regarding 2021 entry awards will be updated here as it becomes available. Please check back soon.

Contact

Any enquiries regarding Undergraduate scholarship should be sent to: nubs.ug@ncl.ac.uk Postgraduate scholarships enquiries should be sent to nubs@ncl.ac.uk.

Tel: +44(0)191 208 1622

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

Value of award

50% discount for one year’s tuition fee

Number of awards

Two awards for Undergraduate candidates

Two awards for Postgraduate Taught candidates

Start date and duration

September 2021 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 (Directors International Excellence Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry 225KB):

• 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 an offer of admission for 2021 entry to one of the specified Undergraduate or Master’s courses
• achieve AAB at A level (or its international equivalent) or hold a UK 1st Class Honours Degree (or its international equivalent)
• 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
• a national of one of the following countries/regions:

Colombia, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vietnam

• check terms and conditions for eligible programmes.

How to apply

Applications and essays will be reviewed by the school’s scholarship committee. Candidates need to complete the online application form  Application deadline is 1 June 2021.

Deadline

1 June 2021.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

For Undergraduate programmes; nubs.ug@newcastle.ac.uk

For Postgraduate programmes nubs@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1622

Newcastle University is pleased to offer two Vice-Chancellor’s Business Excellence Scholarships to assist EU students to study an undergraduate degree or postgraduate Master’s degree in the Business School.

Value of award

The awards cover full tuition fees.

Number of awards

Two

Start date and duration

September 2021 for the duration of your course.

Sponsor

Newcastle University

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for awards applicants must:

• be domiciled in an EU member state
• be assessed as international for fee purposes
• have been offered a place to study on an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in the Business School, at the University’s Newcastle city-center campus for the 2021/22 academic year
• already have or expect to receive the equivalent of an upper second class UK honours degree or above for postgraduate awards and a minimum of AAB at A level or equivalent for undergraduate awards

Eligible candidates will be assessed according to evidence of academic ability, evidence of commitment to studies, and quality of application.

Further details, including a list of non-eligible courses, can be found in the VCBES EU undergraduate regulations or VCBES EU postgraduate regulations (PDF: 151 KB).

How to apply

Applications must be submitted using the application forms below. Other applications will not be accepted. 

Undergraduate scholarship application form

Postgraduate scholarship application form

Deadline

27 May 2021

Contact

For further information, please contact: scholarship.applications@ncl.ac.uk

Details

The Flying Start degree programme at Newcastle University Business School is a partnership with PwC and ICAEW.

The Flying Start financial bursary is aimed at supporting students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds with the day-to-day costs of university life, to support our students to be the best they can be.

Value of award

£10,000, to support students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds with the day-to-day costs of university life.

Number of awards

Unlimited in year one, if the students meet the eligibility.

Start date and duration

September 2022, split across four years of the degree.

Sponsor

PwC.

Eligibility

To be eligible for these this bursary you must have:

• ‘Home Funding’ status, which means you’re living in the UK or Republic of Ireland, and EU nationals with settled status in the UK
• applied to study on the Flying Start Accounting undergraduate degree programme (and subsequently successfully start on the programme in September 2022)
• have a household income of less than £35,000 per annum, as assessed by Student Finance (this will be assessed once you are accepted onto the degree programme and apply to Student Finance)
• demonstrate a commitment to a career in Audit at PwC during the assessment process
• attended a non-fee-paying school (unless you received a bursary or scholarship to attend, in which case we’ll review on a case-by-case basis).

How to apply

If you believe you’re eligible for the financial bursary and you apply for the Flying Start Accounting programme, then we’ll be in touch with you during the application process to outline next steps.

Contact us

For further information, please contact: nubs.ug@newcastle.ac.uk

Details

The Flying Start degree programme at Newcastle University Business School is a partnership with PwC and ICAEW.

We're committed to supporting talented women interested in pursuing a career as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

We're pleased to offer our Diversity in Accounting and Finance Scholarship. We'll award this scholarship (worth £4,000) to an exceptional candidate who holds an offer for our Business Accounting and Finance degree. This candidate will demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and career potential.

Value of award

£4,000, applied as a £1,000 tuition fee discount per year across four years

Number of awards

One

Start date and duration

September 2021 for four years of study

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (Diversity in Accounting and Finance Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry - Word:1.6MB):

• you'll have completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed (submissions must be in English)
• you'll hold an offer of admission for 2021 entry to Business Accounting and Finance BA Honours Flying Start (NN14) degree
• you'll achieve the conditions of your offer
• you'll identify as female
• you'll hold an English language qualification of IELTS 7.0 or its equivalent with no subskill below 5.5, if your first language is not English

How to apply

Applications and essays will be considered by the School's scholarship committee and a representative from PwC. Applicants should complete the online application form Application deadline is 1st June 2021.

Online application form

Contact us

For further information, please contact: 
nubs.ug@newcastle.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)191 208 1622

Newcastle University Business School is proud to recognise and reward high performing applicants who apply to our full time International Business Management MSc.

Value of award

1 Award of £5,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Start date and duration

September 2021 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 (Masters in International Business Management Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry 223KB):

• 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 an offer of admission for 2021 entry to International Business Management MSc
• 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 an international student for fee-paying purposes.

How to apply

Applications and essays will be considered by the school’s scholarship committee. Applicants should complete the online application form.  

Deadline

1 June 2021.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

nubs@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44(0)191 208 1622

Newcastle University Business School is proud to recognise and reward a high performing applicant from the financial sector who applies to our full-time Finance MSc.

Value of award

1 Award of £5,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Start date and duration

September 2021 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 (Masters in Finance Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry 222KB):

• 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 an offer of admission for 2021 entry to the Finance MSc
• 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 an international student for fee-paying purposes.

How to apply

Applications and essays will be reviewed by the school’s scholarship committee. Applicants should complete the online application form.  

Deadline

1 June 2021.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

nubs@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44(0)191 208 1622

We are pleased to offer these Business Excellence Scholarship awards for outstanding applicants from the UK who apply to full-time postgraduate taught programmes.

Value of award

Awards of £4,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Number of awards

A number of awards available.

Start date and duration

September 2021 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 (Business Excellence Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry 208KB):

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 2021. 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 2021-22.

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 2021-22 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 2021.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

nubs@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1503

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 2021 for one year of study 

Overview 

We will transform and support MBA candidates who can shape the future of an organisation. Our Developing Leaders Scholarship will reward MBA candidates who are results orientated, customer focused, and can demonstrate emerging 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 21 203KB):

• 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 2021 entry
• have substantive managerial experience of 4 years or more
• 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 and decisions will then be made by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589

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 2021 for one year of study 

Overview 

We recognise and reward the talent and leadership capabilities in our inspiring leaders. Our Recognising Talent and Achievement in Leadership Scholarships will reward MBA candidates who have proven a track record of:

• empowering and motivating teams or colleagues
• led on projects, teams or initiatives which contribute to success for an organisation.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial fees scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Partial Regulations 21 203KB):

• 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 2021 entry
• have substantive managerial experience of 6 years or more
• 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 and decisions will then be made by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589

Value of award 

A full fee award of £24,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

1

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study 

Application closing date

1 April 2021 – if a suitable candidate is not found the application deadline will be extended.

Overview 

As a Business School contributes to shaping an inclusive and sustainable future for business and society.

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 fees regulations 21 205KB):

• Have worked or currently work in a sector which is moving to more sustainable business models e.g. energy, packaging.
• 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 2021 entry
• have substantive managerial experience (minimum 3 years prior to starting the MBA); demonstrating significant career progression in terms of e.g. budgets, projects, seniority
• 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 the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589

Value of award 

A full fee award of £24,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

1

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study 

Application closing date

1 April 2021 – if a suitable candidate is not found the application deadline will be extended.

Overview 

Our Responsible Impact Scholarship supports responsible leaders of the future.

We develop ethical and responsible global MBA graduates to become agile, adaptable, resilient leaders with a global perspective. The successful candidate will demonstrate their commitment to responsible leadership.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA full fees regulations 21 205KB):

• 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 2021 entry
• have substantive managerial experience (minimum 3 years prior to starting the MBA); demonstrating significant career progression in terms of e.g. budgets, projects, seniority
• 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 the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589

Value of award 

A full fee award of £24,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

1

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study 

Application closing date

1 April 2021 – 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 fees regulations 21 205KB):

• a national of one of the following countries/regions: Colombia, Europe, Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, India
• 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 2021 entry
• have substantive managerial experience (minimum 3 years prior to starting the MBA); demonstrating significant career progression in terms of e.g. budgets, projects, seniority
• 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 contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) Studentship 2022

NINE DTP runs a combined annual studentship competition to recruit and select postgraduate researchers of the very highest calibre to study at 7 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 2022 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.

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.

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 by emailing nubsphdadmin@newcastle.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.