There are a range of scholarships available for undergraduate Chemical Engineering students.

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There are a range of scholarships available for undergraduate Civil Engineering students.

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Ubisoft Scholarship

For the first time this year we are able to offer two Ubisioft scholarships for gifted students from a Black background.

Students will have their fees waived for their three-year undergraduate study. They will also receive a personal stipend of £2,000 each year to help with living costs.

Ubisoft gives the students an ongoing programme of mentorship throughout their years of study. A three month paid internship will also follow this.

Eligibility criteria for scholars and applicants for 2021 entry

1. Applicants must have home/UK status student for tuition fees and student finance.

2. Applicants must identify themselves as Black African or Caribbean heritage. This includes applicants of mixed race. Additionally applicants should match some of the PARTNERS eligibility criteria.

3. Applicants must have applied to study by the UCAS deadline of 15th January 2021. The should also have received an offer to study on an undergraduate Computer Science programme in September 2021.

4. Applicants must have already applied to Student Finance for a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan. This includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. They must have gone through assessment and received confirmation of this. The confirmation should state that they will receive full financial support.

5. Applicant’s tuition fees should not be being paid (in full or part) by a sponsor or any other professional body.

6. Applicants should not have studied in higher education previously. We can only consider applicants with exceptional circumstances outside these criteria.

How to apply

Following receipt of an offer to study Computer Science with us, students will receive an application form to complete. You must submit your application to the School of Computing by 30th May 2021.

Terms & Conditions of the Ubisoft Scholarship

We will award two scholarships during the 2021 academic year.

We will make scholarships payments to the recipient following registration each academic year. We make these payments in instalments each semester. Scholarship payments are not designed made for repeat years of study.

The School reserves the right to end the bursary if the recipient withdraws from their degree programme.

The value of the scholarship is £11,250 per annum for 3 years of study, which covers tuition fees plus a £2000 bursary.

We will inform the winners of the scholarship when they register for a Computer Science degree programme with us.

For any enquiries about this award, contact the Learning & Teaching Manager.

There are a range of scholarships available for undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering students.

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There are a range of scholarships available for undergraduate Marine Technology students.

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There are a range of scholarships available for undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students.

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Charles Letts Memorial Scholarship 2021-22 Entry

Provided by

The Charles Letts Memorial Fund Committee, via the Advancement Office, in memory of Charles Letts.

Details

Two awards of £2,000 per year for all years of study is available to support students coming to study at Newcastle University via the PARTNERS Programme in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, you must be:

• entering Newcastle University via the PARTNERS Programme
• intending to study in a STEM Subject

You must also demonstrate in your application your commitment to studies and aspirations for your future, how the scholarship will make a difference to you, and how your desired studies and career ambitions will contribute to a fairer and/or more sustainable society.

Process for application

Application details and deadline to follow.

Queries should be directed to: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk

Provided by

Professor David Orr (BSc Marine Engineering, 1985) to encourage engineers’ practical understanding of their subject.

Details

An annual award of £6,250 is available to a Stage 4 MEng student who has received the best-graded project in Stage 3.

The award will be paid when the successful candidate registers for Stage 4.

Eligibility

Stage 3 student going onto a MEng course in the School of Engineering.

How to apply

The successful candidate will be contacted by the School of Engineering after May / June assessment period.

Queries should be directed to:

advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk

0191 208 8745

Ann Cairns Scholarship 2021-22 Entry

Provided by

Ann Cairns (MSc Medical Statistics, 1979)

Supporting women to study STEM subjects reflects the shared ethos of the Ann Cairns Scholarship, the Women’s Giving Circle and Newcastle University. The scholarship is designed to encourage more women into these subjects.

Details

Three scholarships are available to female students entering stage 1 in 2021-22 in the Schools of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Statistics and Physics. Scholarships are for £2,000 per annum each for three-years of study. Application is by competitive process.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Be in stage 1 in 2021-22 in one of the following Schools: Engineering, Computing, or Mathematics, Statistics and Physics;
• Preference will be given to female home students, ordinarily resident in the UK;
• Be able to demonstrate that you are capable of high performance.

How to Apply

Applications will be judged on academic potential, enthusiasm and aptitude for the chosen programme of study.

Recipients are required to give an annual update on their progress and be available to meet the donor if requested.

Queries should be directed to:

advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk

Details of 2021-22 application to follow

Provided by

Mr Alan Skelton (BA History 1981)

Mr Skelton sadly passed away in 2017

Details

The Alan Skelton Bursary is directed at Stage 3 mature students (over 25) preferably from the North East. The bursary allows us to award £1,250 per year to a mature student on the History degree programme.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• be a mature student (over 25) in the third year of the BA History programme at Newcastle University in 2021-22;

How to apply

Application details and deadline to follow.

Queries should be directed to: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk

Provided by

The Spencer family

Details

This bursary has been given gladly in loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and graduate in History from King’s College Durham (now Newcastle University). Devoted to education, Mary Spencer was a dedicated, creative teacher of many subjects, including history, for almost fifty years. As the wife of an RAF Officer, she taught throughout the UK, Zimbabwe, Cyprus and Libya.

One bursary is available to students entering the third year of the BA History programme. An award of £1,000 will be paid in two instalments across the third year of study and application is by competitive process.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• be a student in the third year of the BA History programme at Newcastle University in 2021-22;
• have achieved an overall mark of 65 or over in your second year of study;
• have been in part-time employment during term time for the equivalent of one full semester (12 weeks) of your degree programme so far;

How to apply

Application details and deadline to follow.

Queries should be directed to: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk

Visit the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape website to find information about the following bursaries:

• Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners
• Gavin Eldred and PLP Architecture

Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust - Building Futures Bursary

Details

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape is able to offer two Stephen Lawrence bursary awards for young people from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds to study architecture.

Students on the scheme will have their fees waived for their three-year undergraduate study.

Eligibility

To be eligible for one of the bursaries, students should apply to study architecture (K100) at Newcastle following the usual UCAS process. Following receipt of an offer to study architecture at Newcastle University, students should complete the attached application form

How to apply

Deadline for application is midday on Friday, 21 May 2021. Details of how to apply can be found on the School of Architecture Planning and Landscape webpages: Building Futures Bursaries.

Supporters

This bursary is only possible thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends who have contributed financially. With thanks to: 

• Anthony Keith
• Geoffrey and Anne Purves Fund at the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
• FaulknerBrowns Architects
• Foster and Partners
• Grimshaw Architects
• Napper Architects
• Page\Park Architect
• Sheppard Robson
• Xsite Architecture

Visit the Newcastle Law School website to find information about the following scholarships:

• Ward Hadaway
• Womble Bond Dickinson
• Alumni Scholarships

Diversity in Accounting and Finance Scholarship

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):

• 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

Details

The Faculty of Medical Sciences offers scholarships worth £4,000 a year for international students for 2021 entry in the following areas:

Pharmacy Scholarship 

2 x £4,000 a year for duration of your course (and linked to achievement), £16,000 value in total per student.

Applicable courses: 

• Pharmacy MPharm Honours B230

Nutrition Scholarship

1 x £4,000 a year for the duration of your course (and linked to achievement), £12,000 value in total per student. 

Applicable courses: 

• Food and Human Nutrition BSc Honours B46D
• Food and Human Nutrition with Placement BSc Honours B4D6
• Nutrition with Food Marketing BSc Honours BD46
• Nutrition with Food Marketing with Placement BSc Honours BD64

Psychology Scholarship

1 x £4,000 a year for the duration of your course (and linked to achievement), £12,000 value in total per student. 

Applicable courses:

• Psychology BSc Honours C800
• Psychology and Nutrition BSc Honours C8B4
• Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours C8C6
• Psychology and Biology BSc Honours C8C1

Start date and duration

September 2021 for each consecutive year of study. 

Eligibility

Applicants will be eligible to apply via a form that will be emailed to offer holders. The closing date for applying will be 25 June 2021.

Applicants from the following countries are not eligible to apply for the FUES awards: Algeria, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Thailand, Turkey, the USA and Vietnam. The University offers specific schemes for these countries. 

Applicants are assessed on the following requirements, via their grades and personal statement. 

You must demonstrate:

• a knowledge of Newcastle University and a commitment to studying at Newcastle University
• programme research (e.g. demonstrate you have looked at the modules on this course and show knowledge of the structure)
• academic excellence, including English language

Personal statements will be reviewed and shortlisted by the International Lead for each School. A final decision will be made by the Dean of Undergraduate and Taught Programmes. 

If approved, you will be offered a scholarship conditionally by 1 August 2021, and will be confirmed once all academic and English language requirements have been met. 

Scholarships are reviewed annually, and students need to meet academic progression in all modules at 60% or higher. 

The following students are not eligible to receive the Faculty of Medical Sciences UG Excellence Scholarship: 

• UK or EU students assessed as 'home' for fee purposes
• holders of fully funded scholarships (full payment of fees and living expenses) such as Chevening Scholarships, Commonwealth Scholarships or other fully sponsored awards
• holders of any other scholarships, including the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships, Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships and the Vice-Chancellor's Global Scholarships
• students in receipt of India Great Scholarships or Santander Scholarships
• pathway students progressing to University from INTO Newcastle
• current students, registered in 2018/19 or earlier, who have already commenced their undergraduate studies at the time of award. Awards cannot be made retrospectively 
• applicants initially assessed as international for fee purposes but whose fees change to 'home'

For more information about the scheme, please see our regulations. 

How to apply

Applications must be submitted using the online application form. Other applications and those received after the closing date will not be accepted. 

Kindly supported by the estate of the late Dianne and Brian Arkley

Details

One scholarship is available each year to a Medical student entering Newcastle University via the PARTNERS Programme. The award amount is £1,000 in stages one to four, and £2,000 in stage five.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• have entered Newcastle University via the PARTNERS Programme;
• be a stage one undergraduate student in Medicine.

How to apply

The successful candidate will be contacted by the Student Financial Support Team from Student Health and Wellbeing Services.

Queries should be directed to: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk / 0191 208 8745

Patch Fund for Dentistry

Patch Fund at the Community Foundation. The award is from a generous anonymous benefactor to assist students, from the North East, with their Dental studies

Details

Up to five awards are available to Dental students from the North East. The award is worth £1,000 for the first four stages of study.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• be a stage one undergraduate student in Dentistry;
• eligible students are those who have been resident in the North East for five years or more. Postcodes include those beginning: NE, SR, DH, DL, TD, TS.

How to apply

The successful candidate will be contacted by the Student Financial Support Team from Student Health and Wellbeing Services.

Queries should be directed to: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk / 0191 208 8745

Provided by

Alumni and friends of Newcastle University, in memory of Emeritus Professor Jimmy Steele CBE

Details

Two scholarships are available to students entering stage 1 on the Dental Surgery BDS degree programme in the School of Dental Sciences in 2021-22. Scholarships are for £1,000 per annum each for stages 1 to 4.  

The Jimmy Steele Scholarship was set up to keep Jimmy’s name alive in the Dental School. He was a much loved head of school and professor and if he was still alive, students would have had a taste of his distinctive and entertaining teaching style. Since his death from a brain tumour in 2017, Newcastle University along with Jimmy’s family and friends have been raising money to help students who might have financial stress in accessing a degree. The hope is that the support will go a little way to smoothing a pathway to becoming a great dentist!

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Have been accepted to study or be in stage 1 on the Dental Surgery BDS degree programme in the School of Dental Sciences in 2021-22;
• Preference will be given to home students, ordinarily resident in the UK;
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarships or bursaries from Newcastle University.

How to apply

Candidates for the award will be contacted by the Student Financial Support Team from Student Health and Wellbeing Services in semester 1.

Recipients are required to give an annual update on their progress, be available to meet the donors and participate in promotion of student support activity at Newcastle University if requested.

Queries should be directed to advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk / 0191 208 8745