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Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships 2021 (UK)

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

March 16, 2021

Newcastle University, UK, is offering 39 Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships (VCES) covering 50% or 100% of tuition fees for outstanding international students commencing full-time Master's degrees in the 2021/2022 academic year.

Vice- Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships at Newcastle University - UK, 2021

Key Details and Regional Deadlines

  • Award Value: 50% or 100% of tuition fees
  • Number of Awards: 39
  • Deadline for Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, USA, Canada, and India: May 27, 2021 (earlier rounds close March 25 and April 29, 2021 for other listed countries)

Eligibility and How to Apply

  1. Be a national of one of the eligible countries (including Nigeria) assessed as international for fee purposes.
  2. Hold an admission offer for an eligible Master's degree programme at Newcastle University's city-centre campus for the 2021/2022 session, and hold (or expect to achieve) at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) degree.
  3. Submit your scholarship application via the Newcastle VCES online application form and check the official VCES award webpage before May 27, 2021.
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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Jessica Adeleke

Mar 16, 2021

Can I apply for both the Newcastle Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship and the Newcastle Nigeria Scholarship?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Mar 16, 2021

Yes, Jessica! You can submit applications for both if your course is eligible, though if you win the 50% or 100% Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship, it will supersede the £4,000 regional award.

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