Newcastle University Vice Chancellors Global Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 (£4,000 tuition fee reduction)

Newcastle University Vice Chancellors Global Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 (£4,000 tuition fee reduction)

Newcastle University is pleased to offer 10 Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships for outstanding international applicants who apply to commence full-time undergraduate studies.

When is the Application Deadline:

• The application deadline is April 3, 2025.

Tell Me About The Award:

The Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships are offered by Newcastle University to support outstanding international students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies. It provides a £4,000 tuition fee reduction for the full duration of the degree program.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• All undergraduate fields are eligible, except for a few specific courses which can be found in the VCGS UG Regulations (2025).

Type:

• Undergraduate Scholarship.

Who can Apply for the Newcastle University Vice Chancellors Global Undergraduate Scholarship?

To be considered for Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships applicants must:

• be assessed as international for fee purposes
• hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city centre campus for the 2025/26 academic year
• already have or expect to receive a minimum of ABB at A level or equivalent

Applicants domiciled in the following countries are not eligible to apply for VCGS awards as the University offers specific schemes for these countries

• Bahrain
• South Africa, Kenya 
• USA, Canada
• China
• Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea 
• Brazil, Mexico, Peru
• Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and UAE
• India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka 
• Nigeria
• Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka
• Any member state of the European Union 

Eligible candidates will be assessed according to evidence of academic ability, evidence of commitment to studies and quality of application. 

Further details, including a list of non-eligible courses, can be found in the VCGS UG Regulations (2025) (PDF: 54 KB).  

How are Applicants Selected?

• Applicants will be evaluated based on:
  • Academic excellence.
  • Commitment to studies.
  • The quality of their application.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

• All countries except:
  • Africa: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria.
  • Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
  • Americas: USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Peru.
  • Middle East: Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey.
  • Europe: Any European Union member state.

Where will the Award be Taken?

• Newcastle University, United Kingdom.

How Many Awards?

• 10 scholarships are available.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

• A £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the entire duration of the undergraduate program.

How Long Will the Award Last?

• The award lasts for the full duration of the degree program.

How to Apply for the Newcastle University Vice Chancellors Global Undergraduate Scholarship:

• Applications must be submitted using the online application form. Other applications will not be accepted. 
• Apply via the online form.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:

• Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarships