Newcastle University is offering the Vice-Chancellor’s Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry) for outstanding students from China who wish to pursue a full-time master’s degree at the Newcastle city centre campus. The award provides a 25% tuition fee reduction for the full duration of the program. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and outstanding achievements.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be domiciled in China, assessed as international for fee purposes, and hold an offer for an eligible full-time Master’s degree programme at Newcastle University’s Newcastle city centre campus for the 2026/27 academic year.

Newcastle University is a prestigious public research university located in the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global impact, the university is a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities in the UK. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, business, and the arts.

Application Deadline: 29th June 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Newcastle University

• Department: Varies by eligible Master’s program

• Course Level: Master’s degree

• Award: 25% tuition fee reduction

• Access Mode: Online (application process)

• Number of Awards: Multiple (offered on a rolling basis)

• Nationality: International (students domiciled in China)

• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: China (domiciled applicants only)

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

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be domiciled in China.

  • Be assessed as international for fee purposes.

  • Hold an offer for an eligible Master’s degree programme for the 2026/27 academic year.

  • Meet or exceed the conditions of their academic offer.

  • Demonstrate strong academic ability, outstanding achievements, and leadership potential.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the Apply to Newcastle Portal under the “scholarship applications” section. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis until the deadline of 29th June 2026.

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive a 25% reduction in tuition fees for the full duration of their Master’s degree programme.

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