UK Masters Funding and Scholarships

Northumbria offers several generous scholarships and tuition fee discounts for Home/UK students who wish to study for a Masters . Navigate between the tabs to find out more about our scholarships from different academic years.

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Funding and Scholarships Information for UK Applicants

This information is for Postgraduate applicants applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 25/26.

In this changing world Northumbria is dedicated to support our students to achieve their ambitions and encourage their curiosity, creativity and confidence, so they can confront the challenges of the future head on.

Masters study can give your career the edge you need to reach your goals; or can help you change direction. Northumbria offers affordable fees and payment plans for Masters study. Find out more about our Masters tuition fees.

Financial support opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements and observe application processes and deadlines.

Northumbria University Scholarships

The following scholarships are for September 2025 entry

Alumni Discount for continuing and former Northumbria students

Northumbria Postgraduate Scholarship - Receive up to £2,700 to help support you throughout your studies. Please check for eligible programmes.

Bar Course Scholarship - Applications will open Monday 13 January and close Monday 10 March 2025

Discover more about Sport Scholarship opportunities for student athletes

NU Belong - For Carers, Care Leavers and Estranged students

The Student Inclusion Team works with students from specific backgrounds or communities who face personal challenges and experiences which may differ from other students. We recognise that these challenges can often add to worries and pressures and can include financial difficulties alongside managing the commitment of full-time study whilst taking care of personal wellbeing.

Please see the main NU Belong webpage which details the support and eligibility criteria available to different students through the NU Belong package.

The following scholarship opportunities are funded by external donors who Northumbria work in partnership with whose aim is to help support students through their higher education journey

Applications are now open for September 2025 entry

Cobham-Ultra UK Scholarships - in Engineering and Environment

The Version 1 Scholarship - in Computing

The Hachette UK Scholarship - in Publishing

Agile Business Consortium Scholarship - Please check webpage for the list of eligible programmes

The Mott MacDonald Scholarship - in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies

The Chris K. Jones Scholarships - in Creative Writing

The CBRE Postgraduate Scholarship - in Project Management

The Wubbleyou Scholarship - in Artificial Intelligence, Computing and Data Science

The Castle Peak Group Scholarship - Please check webpage for the list of eligible programmes

The Institute of Leadership Scholarships - in Business and Management and Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical)

The Robson Laidler Scholarships - In Finance and Business

The Kans and Kandy Charitable Trust Scholarships - Please check webpage for the list of eligible programmes

The Aziz Foundation Scholarships - Supporting British Muslims applying to Northumbria in September 2025

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries

Additional Funding Information

UK Funding

Government Loan for Masters Study

Funding for Education Courses

Funding for Healthcare Courses

Bursaries for Social Work Students and NHS Learning Support Fund

ECLAS (Funding from Ministry of Defence)

Funding if you are From Scotland/Northern Island/Wales/Channel Islands

Channel Islands:

External Sources Of Postgraduate Funding

There are a number of other sources of funding available. We would always encourage students to research the full range of options for funding, and ensure that they are completely clear about what they are signing up for before they commit.

Sources of funding that might be worth investigating include:

In relation to loans, Northumbria University does not endorse or recommend any particular companies or products, and it is important to check all details and terms and conditions before applying for or taking out a loan, ensuring that you are aware of repayment schedules, and interest rates and other charges that might be applied.

Last updated: 17/12/2024

Funding and Scholarships Information for UK Applicants

This information is for Postgraduate applicants applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 24/25.

In this changing world Northumbria is dedicated to support our students to achieve their ambitions and encourage their curiosity, creativity and confidence, so they can confront the challenges of the future head on.

Masters study can give your career the edge you need to reach your goals; or can help you change direction. Northumbria offers affordable fees and payment plans for Masters study. Find out more about our Masters tuition fees.

Financial support opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements and observe application processes and deadlines.

UK Masters Scholarships

The following scholarships are for September 2024 entry.

Alumni Discount - For continuing and former Northumbria students

The Northumbria Postgraduate Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Bar Course Scholarship - Applications are now closed

Sport Coaching Scholarship - Applications are now closed

Agile Business Consortium Scholarship - Applications are now closed

Cobham-Ultra UK Postgraduate Scholarships - Applications are now closed

Chris K. Jones Creative Writing Scholarships - Applications are now closed

Hachette UK MA Publishing Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Mott MacDonald Scholarship in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies - Applications are now closed

The Barden Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering - Applications are now closed

The Robson Laidler Scholarships - Applications are now closed

The Kans and Kandy Charitable Trust Scholarships - Applications are now closed

The Institute of Leadership Scholarships in Business and Management - Applications are now closed

Version 1 Computing Scholarship in Computer Science - Applications are now closed

GIA Scholarship in Real Estate - Applications are now closed

In-House Films Scholarship in Digital Marketing - Applications are now closed

Northumbria Sport Scholarships

Northumbria University are a leading institution for sport and offers a wide variety of opportunities for students looking to be involved in a quality competitive programme. This year Northumbria Sport have over 75 teams entered in the British University and Colleague Sport Leagues (BUCS).

Northumbria Sport supports around 175 student athletes each year across a range of sports through our tailored sports scholarship programme. Northumbria Sport offer scholarships to support athletes to have a dual career, enabling athletes to develop their sporting ability whilst gaining a quality degree!

We understand the demands of being a student athlete and we aim to support you to have a well-rounded approach to life. Our team of professional support staff work together to offer multi-disciplinary support in a high-performance environment. By combining this with additional opportunities within our volunteering, community, and student development programmes we aim to support you to build on your personal skills and profile in preparation for life after university.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW LIVE FOR THE 24/25 ACADEMIC YEAR

To express an interest in joining our Sport Scholarship programme APPLY NOW.

The application link will remain open all year round but please ensure you review the specific closing dates below to ensure you get your application in on time:

INTAKE	CLOSING DATE
January 2024	07/01/2024
September 2024	31/08/2024
January 2025	05/01/2025

https://northumbriasport.com/student-athletes/scholarships

Aziz Foundation Scholarships - Applications are now closed

Northumbria University is pleased to work in conjunction with The Aziz Foundation to offer The Aziz Foundation Scholarships for September 2024 entry.

The Aziz Foundation is a family charitable foundation established to nurture confident, articulate public leaders of Muslim background who are able to critically engage with public narratives and address the social challenges facing British Muslim communities and wider society. Their guiding philosophy and key principle of operation is to support British Muslims to bring positive change to their communities and beyond. The Aziz Foundation offers Masters scholarships to British Muslims, enabling them, in partnership with UK universities, to progress in their career.

The Aziz Foundation Scholarships are open to British Muslims who wish to study a one year Full-Time Postgraduate course at Northumbria University.

Applications are made directly to the Aziz Foundation. There are two application cycles; dates of which can be found via the website. The Foundation will shortlist, interview, and make offers according to its selection criteria.

Applications for the Masters course are made directly to Northumbria University who will make offers according to its admissions procedure
The terms of the University Offer Letter will apply should you withdraw from your course i.e Fee Liability
The scholarship will apply to Newcastle Upon Tyne campus applications only
Students who apply for a Part-Time or Distance Learning programme are not eligible
The granting of a scholarship does not imply to the candidate that it includes an offer of a place at the University. The application to the University will have to be made in the normal way. Similarly, the offer of a place at the University does not imply to the candidate that this includes the scholarship
Should the Foundation withdraw the scholarship, students will be liable for fees
For more information about the programme, contact sue.vout@northumbria.ac.uk

For more information please visit the Aziz Foundation website. Please note that Aziz Foundation scholarships are only open to those who qualify for Home Fees status in the UK, and applications from International students will therefore not be considered.

The London Pass Education Scholarship by Go City

Go City believe everyone deserves the chance to enjoy the best experiences a city has to offer but not all experiences are easily affordable on a student budget. Living costs are rising and so are the costs of books, tuition fees and expenses. For this reason, Go City wants to help students who are enrolled at a college or university in the U.K. by offering the chance to visit major attractions in London for free, while providing a one-time £3,000 academic scholarship award to put towards all those University musts.

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trustees are offering bursaries to Full-Time Postgraduate students at UK Higher Education institutions. If your parent or spouse is a grocer, pharmacist or commercial traveller, or you are employed yourself in this capacity, you could qualify for a bursary of up to £5,000 per year towards the cost of an Postgraduate degree (should your degree be longer than one year)

Open to students who are:

A UK/Home applicant - This includes students domiciled in Jersey, Guernsey, The Channel Islands, Ireland, and Isle of Man
Studying for a Full-Time Postgraduate degree at a recognised UK university.
The child, spouse, widow, widower or personally employed as a commercial traveller, pharmacist, or grocer.
In ‘financial need’.

Funds are intended to alleviate financial hardship, by supporting maintenance, tuition and examination fees, travel costs, study materials or accommodation etc. Applicants must provide justification for their reasons for applying.

The maximum value of any bursary is £5,000 per annum for Postgraduates (should your degree be longer than one year) The sum awarded will be adjusted according to individual circumstances, needs and the funds available.

The continuation of a bursary is dependent upon the student continuing their Full-Time registration, satisfactory academic performance, and there being no material change in the recipient's financial circumstances.

Students selected will not be eligible for any other scholarships during the period of the award.

Further information and application forms are available on the LeverhulmeTrade Charities Trust website.