Overview / About the Scholarship
The Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarship provides a tuition fee discount of up to $6500 for eligible international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes at Northumbria University. The award is competitive and limited in number, with selection based primarily on academic merit and the quality of the student's application. It is applied directly to tuition fees and helps make a UK education at a leading modern university more accessible.
Scholarship Value / Benefits
Benefits of the Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarship
Tuition fee reduction of up to $6500
- Reduces overall study costs for international students
- Recognizes strong academic achievement
- Enhances affordability of studying in the UK
- Supports access to high-quality teaching & employability-focused education
- Adds value to the student's academic profile as a prestigious award
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarship, applicants must typically:
- Be classified as an international (overseas) fee-paying student
- Hold an offer to study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at Northumbria University
- Meet or exceed the academic entry requirements for the chosen programme
- Demonstrate strong academic performance in previous qualifications
- Be self-funded (not fully sponsored by a government or external body)
- Enrol in the eligible intake (usually September)
Level & Field of Study
Level
- Undergraduate (Bachelor's degrees)
- Postgraduate Taught (Master's degrees)
Fields of Study:
- Business & Management
- Computing & Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health & Life Sciences
- Arts, Design & Creative Industries
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Built Environment
Host University / Provider Info
Host Institution: Northumbria University
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne & London, United Kingdom
University Profile:
Northumbria University is a leading UK institution known for its strong focus on employability, research impact, innovation, and student satisfaction. It consistently ranks well for graduate outcomes and maintains close links with industry, ensuring students gain practical, career-focused skills.
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Applicants are usually required to submit:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Offer letter from Northumbria University
- Personal statement (if requested)
- Copy of passport
- English language test results (IELTS or equivalent, if applicable)
- CV or resume (mainly for postgraduate applicants)
How to Apply
How to Apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarship
- Apply for a course at Northumbria University through UCAS (UG) or the University’s online application system (PG).
- Receive an offer letter for an eligible programme.
- Eligible students are automatically considered or may be asked to submit a separate scholarship application, depending on the intake and programme.
- The University assesses applications based on academic merit and overall profile.
- Successful applicants receive confirmation of the scholarship along with their offer or via email.
- The scholarship amount is deducted directly from tuition fees upon enrolment.
