Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships (2027 entry)

Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships 2027

Newcastle University is offering 30 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship awards to outstanding international applicants applying for eligible full-time undergraduate programmes at its Newcastle city-centre campus in the United Kingdom.

The scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction of up to 50%, making it a valuable opportunity for high-achieving international students seeking to study in the UK.

Scholarship Overview

ScholarshipNewcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence ScholarshipStudy LevelUndergraduateUniversityNewcastle UniversityStudy LocationUnited KingdomNumber of Awards30Scholarship ValueUp to 50% tuition fee reductionEligible ApplicantsInternational studentsStudy ModeFull-timeApplication Deadline2 April 2027

Benefits

Successful scholars will receive:

• Up to 50% off tuition fees

• The opportunity to study at Newcastle University in the UK

• Financial support toward the cost of an undergraduate degree

• Recognition as an outstanding international student

Important: This is a tuition fee scholarship, not a fully funded scholarship. Living expenses, accommodation, travel, visa costs and other personal expenses may not be covered.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Be assessed as an international student for fee purposes.

2. Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree programme at Newcastle University’s Newcastle city-centre campus for the 2027/28 academic year.

3. Have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of ABB at A level or an equivalent qualification.

4. Submit their undergraduate course application through UCAS by 13 January 2027, the Equal Consideration Deadline.

5. Applicants who receive an offer by 31 March 2027 must accept Newcastle University as either their Firm or Insurance choice by 3 May 2027.

Selection Criteria

Eligible applicants will be assessed based on:

• Academic ability

• Commitment to their chosen programme of study

• Overall quality of the application

• Evidence demonstrating their potential to succeed academically

Because only 30 awards are available, meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not necessarily guarantee receiving the scholarship.

Application Deadline

Scholarship application deadline: 2 April 2027

However, applicants must meet the earlier UCAS and university offer deadlines to remain eligible:

• 13 January 2027: UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline

• 31 March 2027: Deadline for receiving an offer for the relevant selection timeline

• 2 April 2027: Scholarship application deadline

• 3 May 2027: Deadline to accept Newcastle University as Firm or Insurance choice

How to Apply

Applicants should first apply for an eligible undergraduate programme at Newcastle University through UCAS.

Once eligible, scholarship applications should be submitted through the Newcastle University Apply to Newcastle Portal, under the “Scholarship Applications” section.

Applicants should ensure that all required information and supporting evidence are submitted before the scholarship deadline.