Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship – Postgraduate
Vice-Chancellor's scholarship for outstanding postgraduate students at Newcastle University (UK); check ncl.ac.uk for current amounts and eligibility.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Up to 50% off tuition fees. The page does not say how the amount is decided.
Eligible applicants
Postgraduate applicants to Newcastle University; academic merit; check ncl.ac.uk for current criteria and deadline
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Overview
Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship – Postgraduate is offered by Newcastle University for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee reduction (amount varies)
Included
Up to 50% off tuition fees. The page does not say how the amount is decided. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International students from eligible countries.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Outstanding academic achievement
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- AdmissionRequired
- Must be applying to a postgraduate programme at Newcastle University
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Postgraduate applicants to Newcastle University; academic merit; check ncl.ac.uk for current criteria and deadline. Newcastle University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Postgraduate applicants to Newcastle University; academic merit; check ncl.ac.uk for current criteria and deadline
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Postgraduate applicants to Newcastle University; academic merit; check ncl.ac.uk for current criteria and deadline. Newcastle University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Newcastle scholarship application
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a Newcastle course
- 2
Submit the scholarship application through the Apply to Newcastle Portal before the deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply through the Apply to Newcastle Portal (scholarship applications section) by 08 June 2027.
The listed deadline is June 8, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Newcastle University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is June 8, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.