Newcastle University
is inviting applications for partial scholarships awards to encourage international
applicants. These scholarships are available to undertake undergraduate and master’s
degree programme.
The aim of the
scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any
nationality.
Newcastle University
is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the
North-East of England.
If English is not
applicant’s first language they will need to provide a recognized English
language test or qualification. In most cases, you will need an overall score
of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Students will also need at least IELTS 5.5 or
equivalent.
Course
Level: Scholarships
are available for undergraduate and master’s degree programme.
Study
Subject: Scholarships
are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.
Scholarship
Award: 255
scholarships are available. Each award is worth £3,000 for one year payable to
the student’s tuition fee account.
Scholarship
can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: Applicants can only apply and
be considered for a Vice-Chancellor’s International scholarship after they
have been offered a place to study on their chosen degree course and have
been assessed as international for fees purposes. They must also be:
- registered
at Newcastle University for the 2017/18 academic year. - registered
for one of the following eligible courses:
Undergraduate
– All undergraduate degrees including integrated Masters
Masters – MA; MArch; MBA; MClinDent; MClinRes; MEd; MFA; MMedEd; LLM; LLM (by
research); MLitt; MMus; MPH; MRes; MSc
- wholly
or partially self-financing - defined
as ‘international’ for fee purposes - registered
to study at Newcastle University city centre campus - students
new to the University and not those transferring or repeating courses.
Applicants should
note that the following students are not eligible to receive Vice-Chancellor’s
International Scholarships:
- UK or
EU students assessed as ‘home’ for fee purposes. - MPhil,
doctoral (eg,PhD, Integrated PhD, EngD, DClinPych), Postgraduate
Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Newcastle University intercalating
students or placement, study abroad or exchange students. MSc
Hydroinfomatics and Water Management (Euro Aquae) students are not
eligible for this award. - holders
of fully-funded scholarships (full payment of fees and living expenses)
such as Chevening Scholarships, Commonwealth Scholarships or other fully
sponsored awards. - students
in receipt of India Great Scholarships or Santander Scholarships - pathway
students progressing to the University from INTO Newcastle - current
students, registered in 2016/17 or earlier, who have already commenced
Undergraduate or Masters’ 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’.
Nationality: International students are
eligible to apply.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicants
must have their previous degree.
Test
Requirement: No
English
Language Requirements: If
English is not applicant’s first language they will need to provide a
recognized English language test or qualification. In most cases, you will need
an overall score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Students will also need at least
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent in each of the four sub-skills:
- Writing
- Reading
- Speaking
- Listening
How to
Apply: Academic
offer holders on an eligible course who have been assessed as international for
fees purposes will be invited to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s International
Scholarship. Details of how to apply will be emailed within 10 working
days of an academic offer being made.
Application
Deadline: Application
deadlines are May 5, 2017 and July 31, 2017.
