Scholarships (International)
2006/7 and 2007/08
In the current academic year more than 200 students from over 20 different countries have been awarded a Northumbria University international scholarship. We are delighted to announce details of the range of scholarships available in the 2006/7 and 2007/08 academic years.
We also have a number of special scholarships available for specific groups of students. The university is particularly grateful for the generous support of University Governor Hung Ng, who established the Hung Ng scholarship fund for academically excellent students from PR China/Hong Kong SAR, and Michael Sehgal, MBE, whose fund supports scholarships awarded to students at Lyallpur Khalsa College in Punjab, India joining Northumbria Masters programmes.
Most courses at Northumbria University have an intake in September, but a number of scholarships are also available for programmes with an intake in January or later in the year.
We have widened the number of priority countries, see list below. Although priority for the award of scholarships will be given to students from the countries listed, all self-funded international students with overseas fee status from any non-EU country will be considered.
Eligibility and Selection
You will be eligible for consideration if you have overseas (non-EU) fees status and are applying to start a full-time Degree, Diploma or Foundation programme in 2006/7. Students for research programmes and taught programmes (undergraduate and postgraduate) will be considered. Selection is based primarily on outstanding academic achievement. Other factors may be taken into account, such as your level of English proficiency and any professional or non-academic achievements. Financial need cannot be taken into consideration.
Which courses?
Each of our academic Schools (see below) is offering a number of scholarships.
Applicants for all levels of full-time study at Northumbria’s campuses in Newcastle will be considered, including:
• Undergraduate (e.g. first degree).
• Postgraduate (e.g. Masters)
• Research Degree (e.g. PhD, MPhil)
• Undergraduate Foundation and Pre Masters Qualifying.
Scholarship Amount
In most cases the amount of scholarship given will be in the range GBP £ 500-1,000. If you are awarded a scholarship, your tuition fees in your first academic year of study will be reduced by the relevant amount. All of the schools listed below are offering scholarships in all subject areas:
| School | Amount |
| Applied Sciences | £ 500 |
| Arts and Social Sciences | £ 1,000 |
| Built Environment | £ 500-£ 1,000 |
| Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences | £ 1,000 |
| Design | £ 1,000 |
| Health, Community and Education Studies | £ 500 |
| Law | £ 1,000 |
| Newcastle Business School | £ 1,000 |
| Psychology and Sports Sciences | £ 500 |
Priority Countries
Priority will be given to students from the following countries; however, students with overseas fee status from any non-EU country are eligible to apply.
| Bangladesh China (PRC) Ghana Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea | Libya Malaysia Mauritius Myanmar Nepal Nigeria Pakistan Philippines | Russia Singapore Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand US Vietnam |
What you need to do next
1. Browse our website, for further information about study options.
2. Contact the International Office or one of our regional offices (Beijing, Delhi, Bangkok, Malaysia) if you need any further information and advice about studying at Northumbria.
3. Apply for admission as soon as possible by completing an application form. To download an application form and for more information on how to apply, please visit the How To Apply section of the website.
4. There is no scholarship application form to complete. You will automatically be considered for a scholarship if you have applied for and been offered a place at the University.
5. If you are offered a scholarship:
• you will receive a letter confirming this, along with your offer letter.
• you must confirm your acceptance within 4 weeks
• you must also return your offer reply form confirming acceptance of your place
• your tuition fees will be reduced by the amount of the scholarship.