Our Global Scholarships for 2026
We have over 1,000 scholarships available for International and EU Students looking to study at Newcastle University
Applications are open for our prestigious scholarships schemes for 2026 entry.
We understand that financing your studies plays a key role in deciding where to study. Successful international and EU applicants can receive up to £8,000 or full tuition fee coverage.
We're committed to attracting talented, well-rounded individuals from all over the world. This funding highlights our dedication and continued commitment.
Through these scholarships, we aim to:
- foster academic excellence
- encourage students to become future leaders
- inspire students to become ambassadors of our diverse, global community
We’re here to support you
We welcome thousands of students each year from across the world, who bring diverse perspectives to our university. Our students enrich the cultural and academic life of the university, city and region.
Our scholarships offer more than just financial support. They are an opportunity to focus on your studies, engage with your peers, and grow into the leader you aspire to become.
Check your eligibility
The scholarship schemes have been running for six years. In that time, we've supported hundreds of international students fulfil their educational ambitions.
Find out more about each scheme including eligibility, applications and deadlines below. We encourage early applications, as awards may be allocated early in the application process.
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
Award amount: £7,000 tuition fee awards
Application process: Automatically considered for a scholarship once you have applied for a course
Scholarship deadline: Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle; early course applications are therefore encouraged
Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships
Award amount: 25% off the international fee
Application process: Automatically considered for a scholarship once you have applied for a course
Scholarship deadline: Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle; early course applications are therefore encouraged
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships
Award amount: Up to 50% tuition fee scholarships
Application process: Applications must be submitted via our Apply to Newcastle Portal under the ‘scholarship applications’ section
Scholarship deadline: 26 February 2026 and 2 April 2026
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
Award amount: £8,000 tuition fee awards
Application process: Automatically considered for a scholarship once you have applied for a course
Scholarship deadline: Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle; early course applications are therefore encouraged
Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships
Award amount: 25% off the international fee
Application process: Eligible candidates will be considered automatically for a Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarship award as part of their academic course application
Scholarship deadline: Awards will be allocated automatically throughout the 2025/26 academic year for 2026/27 entry to Newcastle University
Vice-Chancellor’s EU Research Scholarships
Award amount: 25% off the international fee
Application process: Applicants must have offer of place to study on an eligible degree programme at the Newcastle city centre campus for the 2026/27 academic yr and be international for tuition fee purposes
Scholarship deadline: Awards will be allocated automatically throughout the 2025/26 academic year for 2026/27 entry to Newcastle University.
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships
Award amount: Up to 50% or 100% of tuition fees
Application process: Applications must be submitted via our Apply to Newcastle Portal under the ‘scholarship applications’ section.
Scholarship deadline: 26 February 2026 and 26 May 2026
Newcastle – India Leadership and Innovation Scholarships
Award amount: 10 full fee tuition fee awards
Application process: Applications must be submitted via our Apply to Newcastle Portal under the ‘scholarship applications’ section.
Scholarship deadline: 4 June 2026
Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaderships Scholarships – China
Award amount: 25% of tuition fees
Application process: Applications must be submitted through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal under the ‘scholarship applications’ section.
Scholarship deadline: Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis up to the deadline of 29 June 2026
“We are delighted to launch our global scholarships scheme and support the next cohort of international students in achieving their academic ambitions. We welcome applications from students of diverse backgrounds and experiences who share our core values and aspire to make a positive difference in the world. We look forward to welcoming them to our campus next year.”
Professor Chris Whitehead, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global