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The Alumni Scholarship is a tuition fee reduction specifically for former students of Northumbria University or its predecessor, Newcastle Polytechnic. It serves as a loyal reward for alumni, helping them progress into higher levels of research or professional specialization. Whether you graduated recently or several years ago, this discount provides a substantial financial incentive to advance your career through a Master's or Doctoral degree.
The award is a 20% tuition fee discount applied to the cost of a postgraduate course. It is available to both UK and International alumni and is automatically applied to eligible students. The scholarship covers a wide range of study modes, including full-time, part-time, and distance learning options at both the Newcastle and London campuses.
Tuition Discount: A reduction of 20% on the total course fee.
Estimated Financial Value: For a typical international master's course costing $26,000, the scholarship would save you approximately $5,200.
Flexible Coverage: The discount is applied pro rata if the course duration exceeds one year.
Combine with Loans: Students are still eligible to apply for government postgraduate loans or other private finance options alongside this discount.
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To qualify for the 2026/27 academic year, you must:
Previous Qualification: Have successfully completed a full undergraduate degree, a Master's, or a Postgraduate Research qualification from Northumbria University or Newcastle Polytechnic.
Self-Funded Status: Be a self-funded student (not receiving full sponsorship from an employer or government body).
Study Status: Be applying for a Full Master's (MA, MSc, LLM) or a Postgraduate Research degree (PhD, MPhil).
Exclusions: Students receiving other Northumbria scholarships (such as the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship) are typically not eligible to "stack" these awards.
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Rankings: Ranked in the top 25 in the UK for research power.
Alumni Network: As a recipient, you remain part of a global network of over 222,000 alumni across 170 countries.
Campus Locations: Newcastle upon Tyne (City and Coach Lane campuses) and London.
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