Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship – Undergraduate
30 scholarships of up to 50% tuition fee for academically outstanding undergraduate students at Newcastle University (UK); requires ABB at A-level or equivalent.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Up to 50% off tuition fees. The page does not say how the amount is decided.
Eligible applicants
UK and international fee-paying undergraduate applicants to Newcastle University; ABB or equivalent (IB 34+, SAT 1400+); 30 awards/year; check ncl.ac.uk for current deadline
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Overview
Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship – Undergraduate is offered by Newcastle University for Undergraduate study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Up to 50% tuition fee reduction
Included
Up to 50% off tuition fees. The page does not say how the amount is decided. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International students from eligible countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Minimum ABB at A-level or IB 34+, SAT 1400+, or equivalent qualifications. 30 awards for the highest-ranked applicants.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- AdmissionRequired
- Must hold an unconditional or conditional offer from Newcastle University
Official eligibility summary
Open to: UK and international fee-paying undergraduate applicants to Newcastle University; ABB or equivalent (IB 34+, SAT 1400+); 30 awards/year; check ncl.ac.uk for current deadline. Newcastle University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- UK and international fee-paying undergraduate applicants to Newcastle University; ABB or equivalent (IB 34+, SAT 1400+); 30 awards/year; check ncl.ac.uk for current deadline
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: UK and international fee-paying undergraduate applicants to Newcastle University; ABB or equivalent (IB 34+, SAT 1400+); 30 awards/year; check ncl.ac.uk for current deadline. Newcastle University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Newcastle scholarship application
- Academic qualifications evidence
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a Newcastle course
- 2
Submit the scholarship application through the Apply to Newcastle Portal before the deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply through the Apply to Newcastle Portal (scholarship applications section) by 02 April 2027.
The listed deadline is April 2, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Newcastle University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is April 2, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.