OpenFieldVice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
Competitive merit scholarship providing 50% tuition reductions to high-calibre international scholars entering postgraduate taught master's degree programs at Newcastle University.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class UK bachelor's degree equivalent (GPA 3.7+ or 75%+)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each sub-score)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and community impact
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 50% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the master's degree
- Application fee
- GBP 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- GBP 26,400/year (reduced to GBP 13,200 with 50% excellence scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Round 2 selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Newcastle University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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