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.

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 (NUBS Directors International Excellence Scholarship Regs 21 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.uk@newcastle.ac.uk

For Postgraduate programmes nubs@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1622

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:

• 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 MSc Scholarship 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 Regs 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 Scholarships Regulations 2021 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

Value of award

A full fee award of £24,000 payable towards the cost of tuition fees. 

Number of awards

One

Start date and duration

October 2020 for two years of study.

Application closing date 

14 September 2020

Overview

We are looking to recruit the next generation of leaders from the North East who can demonstrate their potential to have a positive, sustainable impact to the society and economy of the region.

We aim to attract students from all sectors whose organisations or role directly addresses or contributes to challenging one of the key 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 regional social and economic landscape in the North East.

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

Eligibility criteria

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

• completed the scholarship application form including submitting a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words to demonstrate how your work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice and how you would contribute to the experience of your Executive MBA cohort in relation to this              
• live in and/or work in the North East
• represent an under-represented group within a particular organisation or sector
• 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 the region and beyond
• hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Executive MBA 2020 entry
• have substantive leadership/managerial experience (minimum 3 years, ideally 5 years for Executive MBA candidates prior to starting the programme)
• 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

Please also see our Executive Education Scholarship Regulations 2020.

How to apply

Applications and personal statements will be reviewed by the Executive Education Review Panel. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Contact

For further information, please email executiveeducation@ncl.ac.uk.

Value of award

A full fee of £18,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees. 

Number of awards 

One

Start date and duration

October 2020 for two years of study. 

Application closing date 

14 September 2020

Overview

We are looking to recruit the next generation of responsible leaders. 

Leader play an especially important role today as we turn our attention to the recovery of the region and consider how best to tackle the longstanding inequalities of the North East. We are committed to supporting individuals who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and ask difficult 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 key 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 regional social and economic landscape in the North East.

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

Eligibility criteria

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

• completed the scholarship application form including submitting a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words to demonstrate how responsible leadership plays an important role for the future of society and the economy and how your work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice.
• live in and/or work in the North East
• represent an under-represented group within a particular organisation or sector
• 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 the region and beyond
• hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to Strategic Leadership MSc 2020 entry
• have substantive leadership/managerial experience
• 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

Please also see our Executive Education Scholarship Regulations 2020.

How to apply 

Application and personal statements will be reviewed by the Executive Education Review Panel. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Contact

For further information, please email executiveeducation@ncl.ac.uk.

Value of award

A fee discount award of £3,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees. 

Number of awards

One

Start date and duration

October 2020 for two years of study

Application closing date

14 September 2020

Overview

The Catalyst Scholarship is aimed at supporting individuals who are committed to creating positive change in society and the communities where we live and work.

We aim to attract students from all sectors whose organisations or role directly addresses or contributes to challenging one of the key 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 regional social and economic landscape in the North East.

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

Eligibility criteria

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

• completed the scholarship application form including submitting a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words to demonstrate how your work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice.
• live in and/or work in the North East
• represent an under-represented group within a particular organisation or sector
• 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 the region and beyond
• hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Executive MBA or Strategic Leadership MSc 2020 entry
• have substantive leadership/managerial experience (minimum 3 years and ideally 5 years for the Executive 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

See also our Executive Education Scholarship Regulations 2020.

How to apply

Applications and personal statements will be reviewed by the Executive Education Review Panel. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Contact

For further information, please email executiveeducation@ncl.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 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:

1. Economic and Social History Pathway (contact details of pathway leader: David.Higgins@ncl.ac.uk) 
2. 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.