Newcastle University is delighted to announce the Newcastle – India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year. This prestigious scholarship is designed to support talented Indian students who exhibit exceptional academic performance, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to innovation.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be domiciled in India and classified as international students for fee purposes. They must hold an offer to study a full-time, one-year master’s programme at Newcastle University’s city centre campus for the 2025/26 academic year. Candidates should have, or expect to achieve, the equivalent of a UK first-class Honours degree.

Newcastle University is a public research university founded in 1834 as a medical school, gaining full university status in 1963. Part of the Russell Group, it’s known for its strong emphasis on research, teaching excellence, and vibrant student life. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines like medicine, engineering, humanities, and sciences. Its campus blends historic architecture with modern facilities, and it ranks highly for sustainability and graduate employability.

Application Deadline: 5th June 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Newcastle University

• Department: Various eligible departments

• Course Level: Master’s degree (one-year, full-time)

• Award: Full tuition fees

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: 10

• Nationality: Indian

• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: India

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any eligible Master’s programme offered by Newcastle University at the Newcastle city centre campus.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be domiciled in India.

  • Be assessed as an international student for fee purposes.

  • Hold an offer for an eligible, full-time, one-year master’s degree programme at Newcastle University’s city centre campus for the 2025/26 academic year.

  • Have or expect to receive the equivalent of a first-class UK Honours degree.

  • Demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to studies, and provide strong evidence of leadership and innovation through extracurricular activities, student organizations, sports, community service, or professional experience.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal under the ‘scholarship applications’ section.

Benefits

Full coverage of tuition fees for the full duration of the Master’s degree programme.

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