Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
MBA
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
Newcastle University Business School is proud to recognise and reward high calibre UK and international applicants who apply to commence the full-time MBA programme in September 2026.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for the MBA scholarships, you must meet the following criteria:
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2026 to the Full-time MBA programme
- have substantive managerial experience of 3 years or more
- hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
- perform well at interview across all competency areas
- hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English).
- completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English
Please note that other criteria might be required for some scholarships.
Value of Scholarship:
The Newcastle University MBA Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship - up to £16,625, payable towards the cost of tuition fees (sixteen awards available)
ii. MBA Sustainable Leadership Scholarship - £33,250, payable towards the cost of tuition fees (one award available)
iii. MBA Advancing Women in Leadership Scholarship - £33,250, payable towards the cost of tuition fees (one award available)
iv. MBA Responsible Impact Scholarship - £33,250, payable towards the cost of tuition fees (one award available)
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
Candidates need to complete an online application form including an essay. Applications and essays will be reviewed by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee. Links to the application form will be sent to all eligible offer holders via email.
All are assessed at the point of interview for the Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship. All other MBA scholarships are application-based and only offer holders are eligible.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Newcastle University Business School Scholarship Page.