Newcastle University announces the India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship for the academic session 2025/2026. There are up to 10 full tuition fee awards open to outstanding Indian students pursuing a one-year master’s programme. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and innovation, supporting talented individuals to study at the University’s Newcastle city centre campus starting September 2026.
To be eligible, applicants must be Indian nationals assessed as international students, hold an offer for a full-time one-year Master’s programme at Newcastle University starting in 2026/27, have or expect to achieve a first-class UK Honours degree (or equivalent), and demonstrate leadership, innovation, and academic excellence.
Newcastle University is a leading UK institution located in Newcastle upon Tyne, renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. With a diverse community of students from over 120 countries, the University offers world-class facilities and strong industry links that prepare graduates for global careers.
Founded in 1963, Newcastle University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Newcastle University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Newcastle University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.