2025-26 Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship (England Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 
Newcastle University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. First Deadline - 27th February, 2025 
ii. Second Deadline - 3rd April, 2025 

Scholarship Summary: 
Newcastle University is offering 30 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship awards to outstanding international applicants from eligible countries who apply to full-time undergraduate studies for September 2025 entry.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be considered for these awards, applicants must:
i. Be a national of one of the following countries: 
  • South Africa, Kenya 
  • USA, Canada
  • China
  • Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea 
  • Brazil, Mexico, Peru
  • Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and UAE
  • 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 undergraduate degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city centre campus for the 2025/26 academic year
iv. Already have or expect to receive a minimum of ABB at A level or equivalent

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

Value of Scholarship: 
The value of the awards is valued as up to 50% tuition cost and it's for the full duration of the degree programme.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Apply using the online application form; you will need to apply for this scholarship online separately to your course. 
ii. You must already hold an offer to study in NU to apply. 
iii. You will need to provide details of qualifications, a personal statement and a reference.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Newcastle University VC Excellence Scholarship Page.