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VICE-CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023/24 Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

   

£3,000 Scholarship for Extraordinary Masters Students.

The world is changing, and at Northumbria University, we stand ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges head on.  We’re ready because we bring together our inspirational academics, our innovative business partners, and students like you. Students who are curious, confident, and who are excited to begin their adventure at Northumbria University.

That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the return of the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship.  A unique opportunity for you to join us on a Full-Time Masters in September 2023, with a £3,000 fee discount.

If you’re ready to make a remarkable impact on the world, you’re interested in one of our Masters courses and you meet all of the eligibility criteria, then Apply for a Masters now!

The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship closes at 16:00 on Friday 14 July 2023.

Please ensure you apply for your course in enough time to be made an offer as the application deadline cannot be extended.

 

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FEES & FUNDING

Eligible Courses for 2023

Terms and Conditions

To be eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a UK/Home student with 'Home' fee status
  • Have applied for an eligible Full-Time Masters course at Newcastle City Campus or Coach Lane Campus in September 2023
  • Met the Terms and Conditions and accepted your offer
  • Be a self-funded student
  • Not have fees which are paid in full or in part through a sponsorship arrangement, i.e. employer funded

Important Information 

  • Students selected for a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for September 2023 will no longer be eligible for any other Postgraduate awards.  This includes Alumni Discount and the Santander Scholarship
  • Sponsored students are not eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
  • Students are still able to apply, and may be eligible for the Government Loan and other sources of finance to support PGT study.  For more details visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/pgfinance
  • The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for September 2023 will be a £3,000 reduction on your course fee and will not be awarded as a cash sum
  • Successful students will receive a £3,000 fee reduction on one year Full-Time eligible courses studied at Newcastle City Campus and Coach Lane Campus only
  • The reduction to fees will be made following enrolment
  • If you transfer to a Part-Time programme, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn
  • If you transfer to a course that is not on the eligibility list, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn
  • If you defer your place, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn
  • Northumbria University reserves the right to withdraw this scheme at any point
  • The University’s decision is final and cannot be challenged; there is no right of appeal

Selection Process

  • There is a competitive selection process for this scholarship scheme.  Applicants need to apply via online written application; a selection panel will then consider all eligible applications.
  • Applications will be considered on the strength of response to, in no more than 1000 characters: How are you planning to make the most of your time studying for a Masters, and how will the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship support this?
  • If you are currently studying for your degree, you do not need to wait for your final classification before applying
  • If successful, the award of the scholarship will be made conditional upon you achieving the required degree classification before commencement of the course.
  • Successful applicants will be notified once the evaluation panel has met, no later than Friday 04 August.

Last updated: 08/02/2023

Selection Process

  • There is a competitive selection process for this scholarship scheme. Applicants need to apply via online written application; a selection panel will consider all eligible applications.
  • Applications will be considered on the strength of response to, in no more than 1000 characters: How will being awarded a Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship prepare you for the challenges of a constantly changing world?
  • If you are currently studying for your degree, you do not need to wait for your final classification before applying.
  • If successful, the award of the scholarship will be made conditional upon you achieving the required degree classification before commencement of the course.
  • Successful applicants will be notified once the evaluation panel has met, no later than Friday 06 August 2021.

Important Information 

  • Students selected for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for September 2021 will no longer be eligible for any other Postgraduate discounts.  This includes, Alumni Discount and the Santander Scholarship
  • Students selected for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship will also be eligible for the Early Bird Discount
  • Sponsored students are not eligible for the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
  • Students are still able to apply, and may be eligible for the Government Loan and other sources of finance to support PGT study. For more detail visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/pgfinance
  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for September 2021 is awarded as a £2,750 fee discount and is not a cash sum
  • Successful students will receive a £2,750 tuition fee discount on Full-Time eligible courses studied at Newcastle City and Coach Lane Campus only
  • The reduction to fees will be made following enrolment
  • For students who are studying on a two year or Advanced Practice Masters course, the discount will be applied pro-rata if you choose to pay your fees across two years
  • If you defer your place, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn
  • Northumbria University reserves the right to withdraw this scheme at any point
  • The University’s decision is final and cannot be challenged; there is no right of appeal

Terms and conditions

To be eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a UK/Home student with 'Home' fee status
  • Apply for an eligible Masters course
  • Meet the conditions of your offer, and accept an offer to study on a Full-Time taught Masters course at Newcastle City Campus or Coach Lane in September 2021
  • Be a self-funded student
  • Not have fees which are paid in full or in part through a sponsorship arrangement, i.e. employer funded
  • Have applied for an eligible Masters course (courses listed above).

Last updated:29/04/2021

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