UKNewcastle University’s Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships – Postgraduate 100% Tuition Fee provides full tuition cover for high-performing international students enrolled on a postgraduate course. These scholarships reward outstanding academic performance and leadership qualities.
Undergraduate Programs
Newcastle University
United Kingdom
Up to 50% of Tuition Fees
Scholarship amount can be used for:
| Type of Expense | Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense |
| Application | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Tuition & Fees | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Living Expense | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Accommodation | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Air Fare/Travel Expenses | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Spouse/Child Care | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Health Cover | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Others | × Not covered in scholarship |
Number of students to be Awarded
Varies
This scholarship is applicable for students from around the world.
Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.
Application Link:
https://app.geckoform.com/public/?_gl=1*1thkqrc*_gcl_au*MTQ4ODU5Mzk1NC4xNzI5ODQ4NjQ3*FPAU*MTQ4ODU5Mzk1NC4xNzI5ODQ4NjQ3*_ga*OTcxNDY5NjAuMTcyOTg0ODY0Mw..*_ga_VH2F6S16XP*MTczMjUzMDE4MS4zLjEuMTczMjUzMDIyMC4wLjAuMjAwODk1NDkx*_fplc*b2glMkZsanpSdWJ0QmhlWllBc1hINzNHU0tFd1VFUnVXTUF2SGhPOVlMcHYwSUtreSUyQjMlMkZyJTJGcXVMNWhJQnhrZ1BXViUyQlhNdjR4RWlxdjBFZnN6dG1wVnFqSzBZZEhhMmxCVG9sJTJGYVh1VXglMkIlMkIzeTFYbDBHeGlLYmlEOXFyQ2JjdyUzRCUzRA..#/modern/21FO00cjskh67y000znvhho8th
Scholarship link:
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-excellence/
Application Documents
| Type of documents | Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted |
| Application Form | Required |
| Academic Transcripts | Required |
| Personal Statement | Required |
| Letters of Recommendation | Required |
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume | Required |
| Passport Copy | Required |
Important Dates & FAQ info
| Info | Data |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Not Available |
| Contact Email Id | scholarship.applications@newcastle.ac.uk |
| Contact Number | +44 191 208 8107 | +44 191 208 5537 |
To be considered for scholarships applicants must:
• be domiciled in one of one of the following countries:
• South Africa, Kenya
• USA, Canada
• China
• Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea
• Brazil, Mexico, Peru
• Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and UAE
• India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietna.
• 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
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 VCES 50 percent UG regulations (2025-26) (PDF: 126.7 KB).
Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:
| Exam Name | Indicates if exam is required |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| ACT | Required |
| SAT | Required |
The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.
What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.
What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.
What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.
What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time
