Newcastle University Foundation Scholarships for International Undergraduate Pre-University Students

Scholarships at INTO Newcastle University:
International Foundation scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate (post-secondary, foundation)
Provider: Newcastle University Foundation
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
Newcastle University and INTO Newcastle University invites applications for its Foundation Scholarships for talented International students to study post-secondary courses leading to admission into undergraduate degrees at the University.

The scholarships have been created to assist international fee-paying students, who need to complete a Foundation programme before enrolling on a Newcastle University undergraduate degree programme.

Successful completion of the appropriate Foundation pathway (subject to meeting specified grades for entry) guarantees students progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes at Newcastle University.

Eligibility
Any INTERNATIONAL fee-paying student from any nationality, who needs to complete a Foundation programme before enrolling onto an undergraduate degree programme at Newcastle University i eligible to apply.

The following are eligible:

• All international fee-paying students
• Students who have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades
• Students must have a minimum English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 for specified degree programmes.
• Students must be a minimum of 17 years old.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country (EXCEPT UK)

Participating Institutions
Newcastle University and INTO Newcastle University (both in the UK)

Fields of study
The scholarships are for the following programmes:

• International Foundation in Architecture
• International Foundation in Business and Management
• International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences
• International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering
• International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Number of awards
10 scholarships in total will be granted

Sponsorship duration
Covers the length of the Foundation programme

Scholarship benefits
Each scholarship is to the value of £17,500, or £17,900 for the Architecture pathway.

The first half of the scholarship, £8,750 (or £8,950 for Architecture) will be deducted from your International Foundation tuition fees. Upon successful completion (and subject to achieving specified grades for entry), scholarship students entering degree programmes at Newcastle University as international students will receive a further scholarship valued at £8,750 (or £8,950 for Architecture), towards Year 1 tuition fees.

Method of Application
You can apply using the online application forms. Apply for one of the International Foundation programmes above at INTO Newcastle University via the online application form. Once you have received an unconditional offer to study with the School, please complete the scholarships application form(pdf) and return it by e-mail (with requested documents) to into@newcastle.ac.uk by the deadlines below.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship

DEADLINES:
INTO Newcastle University recommends that you apply early in case courses fill up quickly, but in most cases they can accept students right up to when the courses begin. Thus, deadlines vary greatly for the various courses. Fill in the scholarship application form, and send with the documents by 31 July (for September start) or 31 October (for January start).

PLEASE NOTE:
INTO Newcastle University's academic programmes have been carefully designed with the University to help give the highest quality preparation for undergraduate and postgraduate study. A range of programmes and courses are offered to international students who need additional support to meet the academic and English language requirements for direct entry to university.

Small class sizes, cutting edge technology, countless learning resources, and the very best teachers make studying at INTO Newcastle University both fruitful and fun. INTO University ensures that you will get the individual attention you need during your classes.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2017
Open to International students: Yes

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