Scholarship Awarding University:
Newcastle University
Type of degree:
Type of degree:
Master's
Scholarship Deadline:
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close as follows;
i. First Deadline: 28 February, 2025 (CLOSED)
ii. Second Deadline: 29 May, 2025
i. First Deadline: 28 February, 2025 (CLOSED)
ii. Second Deadline: 29 May, 2025
Scholarship Summary:
Newcastle University is pleased to offer 30 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) to outstanding international applicants from certain countries who apply to commence full-time Master’s studies.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Eligibility details are as follows;
To be considered for the 50% scholarships, applicants must:
To be considered for the 100% scholarships, applicants must:
Value of Scholarship:
To be considered for the 50% scholarships, applicants must:
i. domiciled in of one of the following countries/regions:
- Canada, USA
- China
- Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea
- Colombia, Peru
- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Turkey
- Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
ii. be assessed as international for fee purposes
iii. hold an offer for an eligible Master’s degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city centre campus for the 2025/26 academic year
iv. already have or expect to receive the equivalent of an upper second class UK honours degree or above
To be considered for the 100% scholarships, applicants must:
i. be domiciled in Ghana or Nigeria
ii. be assessed as international for fee purposes
iii. hold an offer for an eligible Master’s degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city centre campus for the 2025/26 academic year
iv. already have or expect to receive the equivalent of an upper second class UK honours degree or above
Eligible candidates will be assessed according to evidence of academic ability, evidence of commitment to studies and quality of application.
Value of Scholarship:
The Postgraduate Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship is valued at 50% tuition or 100% tuition.
Scholarship Application Guide:
Scholarship Application Guide:
Applications must be submitted on the Apply to Newcastle Portal under the “scholarship applications” section. Other applications will not be accepted.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Newcastle Postgraduate Funding Page.