Are you passionate about studying abroad in the UK? Are you the one who always seeks the best opportunities from renowned and higher-ranked universities? If so, you should now fasten your belts to witness the best opportunity geared up for you in the United Kingdom at the most renowned university. There is a scholarship available for you for postgraduate study. It is offered none other than by Newcastle University. Let’s explore the details of the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) – Postgraduate. Learn the details now.
Information Regarding Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) – Postgraduate
These are postgraduate scholarships available for Master’s degree programs (eligible programs) conducted at Newcastle University. As far as the university is concerned, it is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The university also has overseas campuses in Singapore and Malaysia. Founded in 1963, Newcastle University ranking is 110 in the QS World University Rankings.
The university is now pleased to announce 39 Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) for exceptional international students who like to apply to start a full-time Master’s degree in an eligible program. There are (up to) 50% tuition fee and 100% tuition fee scholarships available to grab at Newcastle University.
The start date of the program with the scholarship is September 2024 for the full duration of the degree program.
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Eligibility Criteria for Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) – Postgraduate
If you like to be considered for this opportunity, you need to meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in the following. Let’s now find out.
For 50% Tuition Scholarships – the applicants are required to meet the below-mentioned requirements:
- The applicants have to be domiciled in one of these countries – China, Canada, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Ukraine, Turkey, Mexico, the USA, Central America* or South America*.
- They need to be assessed as overseas (international) for fee purposes.
- They have to hold an offer for an eligible Master’s study program at the campus of the university’s Newcastle city center for the academic year 2024-25.
- The applicants already possess or expect to obtain the equivalent of an upper second-class UK honors degree or above.
*Central America – Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua.
**South America – Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Guyana, Ecuador, Paraguay, Suriname, Peru, Venezuela and Uruguay.
It is worth noting that eligible candidates will be assessed as per the evidence of candidates’ academic ability, quality of application, and evidence of commitment to studies. For more details including a list of non-eligible courses, you may find in the VCES 50% postgraduate regulations (2024).
For 100% Tuition Scholarships – the applicants are required to meet the following requirements:
- They need to be domiciled in India or Ukraine.
- The applicants have to be assessed as international (overseas) for fee purposes.
- They possess an offer for an eligible Master’s degree program available at the university’s Newcastle city center campus for the academic year 2024-25.
- The applicants already have or expect to obtain the equivalent of an upper second-class UK honors degree or above.
It has to be noted that eligible applicants will be assessed as per the evidence of their academic ability, quality of application, and evidence of commitment to studies. For complete details including the list of non-eligible courses, you may find in the VCES 100% postgraduate regulations (2024).
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Financial Coverage
The sponsor of the Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) – Postgraduate (2024 Entry) is Newcastle University itself. There are 30 scholarships offered to international students. The 37 scholarships are up to 50% tuition fee scholarships and 2 are for 100% tuition fee scholarships.
Application Closing Dates – Deadlines
- 28th March 2024 – India, China
- 25th April 2024 – Turkey, China
- 2nd May 2024 – Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
- 30th May 2024 – Canada, India, Pakistan, USA, Mexico, Ukraine, Central America* and South America**.
*Central America – Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua.
**South America – Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Guyana, Ecuador, Paraguay, Suriname, Peru, Venezuela and Uruguay.
How to Apply for Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) – Postgraduate
If you are interested in availing this opportunity to study with a scholarship in the UK at Newcastle University, you need to submit your application on the Apply to Newcastle Portal under the ‘scholarship applications’ section.
Interested students are also advised to visit the official call for more clarification, accuracy of information, and updates.
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