Newcastle University is delighted to announce the Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships (VCGS) for the academic year 2024/2025.

The scholarship program is designed to support and recognize outstanding international students pursuing full-time master’s studies at Newcastle University.

Newcastle University stands at the forefront of global education, propelling the boundaries of knowledge, offering innovative solutions, and tackling pressing global challenges. Renowned for its world-leading status, the university boasts one of the most extensive EU research portfolios in the United Kingdom. Moreover, Newcastle University has been actively engaged with numerous regional museums, showcasing a longstanding commitment to enriching cultural and educational initiatives in the community.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Newcastle University
• Department: Not specified
• Course Level: Postgraduate
• Award: £4,000 tuition fee awards
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 10 scholarships
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries except Canada, China, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, the USA, Vietnam, Mexico, Central America*, South America**, and any member state of the European Union.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is open to candidates applying for any eligible Master’s degree program at Newcastle University’s Newcastle city centre campus.
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must be assessed as international for fee purposes, hold an offer for an eligible Master’s degree program, and have or expect to receive the equivalent of an upper second-class UK honors degree or above. Central America – Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama **South America – Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela
• Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on academic ability, commitment to studies, and the quality of the application.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications through the apply to Newcastle Portal under the ‘scholarship applications’ section. Other forms of application will not be accepted.

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive a £4,000 tuition fee award to support their full-time Master’s studies at Newcastle University.

Application Timeline

• Start Date: September 2024 (for the full duration of the degree program)
• Application Closing Date: 25th April 2024

For further inquiries, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +44 191 208 4488/8107

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