Northumbria University is pleased to offer the NU Support Scholarship to eligible UK/Home undergraduate students applying through Clearing. Valued at £4,000, this cash award supports students during their first three years of full-time study.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be new UK/Home undergraduate students who have applied to Northumbria University after 05 July 2025 through Clearing. They must hold a Clearing offer, refer themselves via UCAS, and plan to study full-time on a Level 4 course at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus starting in September 2025.

Northumbria University is a leading public university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Known for its strong focus on research, innovation, and industry engagement, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines. The university is renowned for its modern campus, excellent teaching, and support for student employability, attracting students from across the UK and around the world.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Northumbria University

• Department: All departments

• Course Level: Undergraduate (Level 4 – First year)

• Award: £4,000 (cash, paid in instalments across 3 years)

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: Limited (not specified)

• Nationality: UK/Home students

• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: United Kingdom, including Jersey, Guernsey, The Channel Islands, Ireland, and Isle of Man

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for any full-time undergraduate course offered at Northumbria University’s Newcastle Upon Tyne campus

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have Home Fee Status

  • Have applied to Northumbria University after Saturday, 05 July 2025

  • Hold a Clearing offer in principle for an undergraduate course

  • Have referred themselves via UCAS

  • Be applying to study full-time at Level 4 (first year)

  • Be self-funded (not sponsored by an employer)

  • Apply for UK Government Student Finance (e.g., Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan)

  • Register with Student Finance England (SFE), Wales (SFW), Northern Ireland (SFNI), or for Scottish students, SAAS and apply for means-tested maintenance funding

  • Consent to share information with Northumbria University via your student finance provider.

How to Apply

• Hold a Clearing offer and refer yourself to Northumbria via UCAS

• Complete the scholarship application online.

Benefits

• A total of £4,000, paid over three academic years as follows:

  • Year 1: £335 (Nov 2025), £335 (Feb 2026), £665 (May 2026)

  • The same structure will apply for Years 2 and 3, subject to academic progression

• The award is cash-based, offering flexible support for living expenses and academic needs

• Note: No payment is made during placement years or for repeat years. Students receiving this award are not eligible for other undergraduate awards from the university.

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