Scholarships Merit-based
Newcastle University

Opportunity Scholarships

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Any
Disciplines
2000 GBP
Grant
United Kingdom
Location
Anytime
Application deadline

About

One of the biggest barriers to studying for a degree is financial. The Opportunity Scholarship is the Newcastle University's commitment to ensuring that ability, not circumstance, is what matters; enabling highly motivated, enthusiastic students from all backgrounds to fully enjoy a Newcastle University education.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Up to GBP 2,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

These means-tested scholarships help talented students to focus more on their studies, giving them the financial security to apply for summer internships or take up extra-curricular activities that may have been out of reach.

Applicable programmes

Benefits

The scholarship is between GBP 1,000 and GBP 2,000.

Eligibility

  • If you're studying on a course that includes a compulsory year abroad or placement year, you will receive a fee discount. You will not be entitled to an Opportunity Scholarship for that year.
  • The Office for Students states that students already holding the equivalent of an honours degree or higher level qualification cannot be considered for bursaries or scholarships through our Access Agreement.
  • Due to Government guidelines, NHS funded students receiving tuition fee grants cannot be considered for bursaries or scholarships through our Access Agreement in the academic year they receive NHS funding.
  • Further information on eligibility criteria and payment dates for UK and EU students can be found on our Student Financial Support pages.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United Kingdom

Nationality

28 nationalities

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

Anytime

You don't need to apply for this scholarship. They will award it automatically to eligible UK and EU students based on their UCAS application and income assessed by Student Finance England or an equivalent assessment body.

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