Northumbria University scholarships

54 scholarships are open now at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom, collected from the university's own website. Amounts and rules change, so read the university's page before you apply, or ask us to check your eligibility.

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Northumbria Postgraduate Research Scholarships (NPRS)
Amount
Full tuition fees plus an annual living stipend (aligned with UKRI rates)
Requirements
Requires: Excellent academic record, a compelling research proposal, successful interview, and an offer for a PhD programme.
Closes in about 4 monthsDeadline 1 Mar 2027
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International Academic Scholarship
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Strong academic merit, typically equivalent to a UK 2:1 honours degree or higher for postgraduate, or specific UCAS tariff points/grades for undergraduate.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Global Scholarship
Amount
Up to £3,000 annual fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Academic merit and meeting programme entry requirements. Open to new international (non-UK/EU) students starting an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme.
No fixed deadline
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Amount
Up to £5,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential. For new international students on full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught courses.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Academic Scholarship
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Strong academic achievement, typically equivalent to UK 2:1 degree for postgraduate applicants or high A-level grades for undergraduate applicants.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Amount
Up to 50% tuition fee discount (value varies)
Requirements
Requires: Exceptional academic achievement and outstanding potential, typically for undergraduate or postgraduate taught courses
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Scholarship
Amount
Typical tuition fee reduction of £2,000 - £3,000 per year
Requirements
Requires: International student status and holding an offer for an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at Northumbria University.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Academic Excellence Scholarship
Amount
Up to £3,000 fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Demonstrated high academic achievement in previous qualifications, applicable to international students.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University International Academic Scholarship
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction per year
Requirements
Requires: Strong academic qualifications and successful admission to a Northumbria University program for international fee-paying students.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Amount
Up to 50% tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential, often with an additional application, essay, or interview component.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Global Undergraduate Scholarship
Amount
£3,000 tuition fee reduction per year
Requirements
Requires: International fee-paying status, meeting academic entry requirements for chosen undergraduate course.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Global Postgraduate Scholarship
Amount
£2,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: International fee-paying status, meeting academic entry requirements for chosen postgraduate course.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Academic Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Excellent academic achievement, typically high grades in A-levels, International Baccalaureate or equivalent, and an offer for a full-time undergraduate programme.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Academic Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught)
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Excellent academic achievement, typically a first-class honours degree or equivalent, and an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Chancellor's Scholarship
Amount
Typically £5,000 tuition fee discount.
Requirements
Requires: Excellent academic record (e.g., equivalent to UK 1st class or 2:1 honours) and submission of a compelling scholarship application.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Sport Scholarships
Amount
Varies, can include tuition fee reduction, access to facilities, coaching, and support services
Requirements
Requires: Demonstrable high-level achievement in a recognized sport, alongside meeting academic entry requirements for a chosen course.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Alumni Discount
Amount
20% tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Previous graduation from Northumbria University and enrolling in a new eligible course.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Global Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Amount
£2,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Strong academic achievement (e.g., A-levels ABB or equivalent)
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Global Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Amount
£2,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Strong academic achievement (e.g., a UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent)
No fixed deadline
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Vice-Chancellor's Global Scholarship
Amount
Up to 50% tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Sport Scholarship
Amount
Varies (e.g., up to 50% tuition fee reduction, coaching, facilities access)
Requirements
Requires: High-level sporting achievement (e.g., national/international representation) and commitment to represent Northumbria.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University International Scholarship
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes
Requirements
Requires: Enrolment as an international fee-paying student on a full-time course.
No fixed deadline
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Chancellor's Scholarship
Amount
Typically £3,000 - £5,000 tuition fee reduction for eligible students
Requirements
Requires: Exceptional academic achievement, significantly exceeding standard entry requirements.
No fixed deadline
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Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Amount
Partial to full tuition fee scholarship
Requirements
Requires: Exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential, typically involving a competitive application process.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Sports Scholarships
Amount
Variable tuition fee reduction (up to 50%) and performance support package
Requirements
Requires: Outstanding athletic ability and academic potential.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Sport Scholarships
Amount
Varies, may include tuition fee discount, accommodation support, coaching, and access to facilities
Requirements
Requires: High level of sporting achievement and an academic offer from Northumbria University
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Early Payment Discount
Amount
£500 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Payment of full tuition fees by a specified early deadline.
No fixed deadline
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Early Payment Discount
Amount
Up to £500 tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Full tuition fee payment by a specified early deadline.
No fixed deadline
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (International)
Amount
Up to 50% tuition fee reduction or a fixed amount (e.g., £5,000, indicative for 2026-27 cycle)
Requirements
Requires: Outstanding academic achievement, typically a first-class honours degree or equivalent for postgraduate, or very high grades for undergraduate; may require a separate application and essay.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Sports Scholarship
Amount
Varies (financial support, performance services, coaching, facilities access)
Requirements
Requires: Demonstrable national or international level sporting achievement and commitment to represent Northumbria University.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Sports Scholarship
Amount
Varies significantly, can include tuition fee discount, accommodation support, and access to elite training facilities and coaching
Requirements
Requires: Demonstrating high-level sporting ability, receiving an academic offer for a full-time course, and commitment to Northumbria's sports program.
No fixed deadline
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Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
Amount
Up to £4,000 fee reduction for undergraduate or postgraduate taught programs
Requirements
Requires: New international students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, typically equivalent to UK First Class Honours for postgraduate or high A-level grades for undergraduate study.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Academic Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Amount
Typically a tuition fee discount of approximately £2,000.
Requirements
Requires: Strong academic performance, usually equivalent to a UK 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent).
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship
Amount
Significant tuition fee reduction (potentially full) in exchange for ambassadorial duties
Requirements
Requires: Strong academic record, excellent communication skills, and commitment to promoting the university.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Amount
Up to £3,000 - £5,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Academic merit, holding an offer for a full-time postgraduate taught course.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Academic merit, holding an offer for a full-time undergraduate course.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Academic Scholarship
Amount
Up to £4,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: High academic achievement and holding an offer for an eligible course.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Postgraduate Research (PGR) Scholarships
Amount
Full tuition fee waiver and a competitive annual stipend
Requirements
Requires: Excellent academic record (e.g., 2:1 honours degree or equivalent, Master's degree), a strong research proposal, and successful interview.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Alumni Discount
Amount
20% tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Prior graduation from Northumbria University and self-funding further study.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Sport Scholarship
Amount
Varies (can include full tuition, accommodation, and support services)
Requirements
Requires: High-level sporting achievement and academic eligibility for a degree program.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Global Scholarship
Amount
Typically a tuition fee reduction, varying by programme and academic merit
Requirements
Requires: Good academic standing and meeting course entry requirements.
No fixed deadline
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Early Payment Discount (International Students)
Amount
£500 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: International fee-paying student who pays full tuition fees by a specified deadline.
No fixed deadline
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Alumni Discount
Amount
20% tuition fee discount
Requirements
Requires: Previous graduation from Northumbria University
No fixed deadline
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International Early Payment Discount
Amount
5% reduction on tuition fees.
Requirements
Requires: Full payment of tuition fees by a specified deadline, typically before or shortly after course commencement.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Global Scholarship (International)
Amount
Up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: New international student enrolling in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme, meeting academic entry requirements.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (International)
Amount
Significant tuition fee reduction, potentially up to 50%
Requirements
Requires: Exceptional academic achievement and often a strong application demonstrating potential and commitment to study at Northumbria.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Postgraduate Scholarship
Amount
Typically an additional £500 tuition fee reduction for postgraduate students.
Requirements
Requires: International postgraduate student status, meeting academic entry requirements.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Amount
Significant tuition fee reduction (often 50% or full waiver for exceptional cases)
Requirements
Requires: Outstanding academic merit, leadership potential, and a compelling personal statement.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria University Early Payment Discount
Amount
£500 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Full payment of tuition fees by a specified early deadline.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Alumni Discount
Amount
20% tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Previous graduation from Northumbria University and holding an offer for a new full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
No fixed deadline
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Sport Scholarships
Amount
Varies (can include tuition fee reduction, strength & conditioning, physiotherapy, coaching, kit, and more)
Requirements
Requires: Outstanding sporting ability and academic qualifications for chosen course.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Alumni Scholarship
Amount
20% tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Successful completion of a previous degree or program at Northumbria University.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
Amount
Up to £5,000 fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: High academic achievement, typically strong grades in previous qualifications (e.g., equivalent to UK 2:1 or First Class Honours).
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria International Academic Scholarship (NIAS)
Amount
Up to £3,500 tuition fee reduction
Requirements
Requires: Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme (excluding Distance Learning, Pre-sessional English and ELP programmes) and meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen course. These scholarships are often awarded automatically upon meeting eligibility criteria.
No fixed deadline
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Northumbria Postgraduate Research Scholarships (NPRS)

International Academic Scholarship

Northumbria Global Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Northumbria International Academic Scholarship

Northumbria Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Northumbria International Scholarship

Northumbria Academic Excellence Scholarship

Northumbria University International Academic Scholarship

Northumbria University Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Northumbria Global Undergraduate Scholarship

Northumbria Global Postgraduate Scholarship

Northumbria International Academic Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Northumbria International Academic Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught)

Northumbria Chancellor's Scholarship

Northumbria University Sport Scholarships

Northumbria Alumni Discount

Northumbria Global Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Northumbria Global Scholarship (Postgraduate)

Vice-Chancellor's Global Scholarship

Northumbria Sport Scholarship

Northumbria University International Scholarship

Chancellor's Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Northumbria University Sports Scholarships

Northumbria Sport Scholarships

Northumbria Early Payment Discount

Early Payment Discount

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (International)

Northumbria University Sports Scholarship

Northumbria Sports Scholarship

Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

Northumbria International Academic Scholarship (Postgraduate)

Northumbria Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship

Northumbria International Scholarship (Postgraduate)

Northumbria International Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Northumbria Academic Scholarship

Northumbria Postgraduate Research (PGR) Scholarships

Northumbria University Alumni Discount

Northumbria University Sport Scholarship

Northumbria University Global Scholarship

Early Payment Discount (International Students)

Alumni Discount

International Early Payment Discount

Northumbria Global Scholarship (International)

Northumbria University Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (International)

Northumbria Postgraduate Scholarship

Northumbria University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Northumbria University Early Payment Discount

Northumbria International Alumni Discount

Sport Scholarships

Northumbria Alumni Scholarship

Northumbria Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

Northumbria International Academic Scholarship (NIAS)

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