Newcastle University International Overseas Research Scholarships in UK

  •  Bachelor, Master
  •  10-May-2024
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  £16,188 to £24,088

Newcastle University is inviting candidates to apply for its International Overseas Research Scholarships. The scholarship is designed for the academic session 2024/2025.

This program aims to recognize and support highly gifted individuals, providing them with a £2,000 cash sum to enhance their educational experience during the one-year degree.

Newcastle University is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It was established in 1834 and is now one of the leading universities in the UK, known for its excellent research and teaching quality. The university has a diverse community of over 28,000 students from more than 140 countries, and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines such as science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and medicine.

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Newcastle University Grants

Newcastle University International Overseas Research Scholarships in UK 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to international students
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for any subject offered by Newcastle University.
  • Admissible Criteria: Applicants must have been offered a place on a PhD research program, be assessed as international for fee purposes, and be wholly or partially self-financing. Intending to register for studies during the 2024/25 academic year is a prerequisite. Applications cannot be made for courses already commenced, and the program is restricted to Newcastle Campus-based studies.

Offered Benefits

The NUORS award covers the difference between home and overseas fee rates, with the specific value for 2024/25 yet to be determined. The 2023/24 value ranged approximately from £16,188 to £24,088 per annum, depending on the tuition fee band. The scholarship is valid for the normal duration of the PhD, not exceeding 3 years.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Interested candidates should take admission in PhD degree programme at the university. After that, they must apply through the University’s apply to Newcastle Portal.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit all the following supporting documents:
  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • English language proficiency certificate (if applicable)
  • Research proposal (not required)
  • Two academic references
  • Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the university’s admission requirements for a PhD program.
  • Language Requirement: Applicants must meet all the English language requirement of the university.
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