Scholarships and Bursaries

Investment in scholarships

Each year, we invest in scholarship schemes to support new eligible undergraduate students to study with us. From partial to full awards, subject-specific scholarships, and external funding opportunities, we’ll guide you through the options available for you to consider. 

Scholarships for UK and EU domiciled students

For 25-26 the following scholarships are available: 

• our Opportunity Scholarships are assessed based on household income. You may be eligible to receive a cash bursary of up to £2,000 per year.
• St Nicholas’ Educational Trust Scholarship supports students coming to our university from Newcastle and the surrounding area. 
• Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships designed to enable students from asylum-seeker backgrounds to progress to university.

Scholarships for International and EU students

We’re proud to offer a range of scholarships to help international and EU students fund their studies. Below are our main schemes:

• Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships
• Vice Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships
• Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships – Undergraduate
• International Family Discount
• International Study Centre Pathway Scholarships

Subject-specific scholarships

Some of Faculties and Schools offer scholarships or bursaries for specific subject areas or degrees. 

Find out more

Rewarding Elite Athletes

If you’ve played sport at a regional, national, or international standard within the last 12 months, you could be eligible for up to £5,000 worth of funding.

Explore our sports scholarships

Extra help and support

A number of sources for extra financial help are available for students at Newcastle University:

• Student Financial Support
• Students with Disabilities
• Childcare Support
• Part-time and vacation work
• Care leavers

If you're a current student, you can find further information or support on the following pages:

• Student Financial Support
• Tuition Fees