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Everything you need to know about Undergraduate Funding and Scholarship opportunities at Northumbria University for UK/Home students. Please navigate between the tabs to see funding opportunities for previous academic years.

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Funding and Scholarship Information for UK Applicants

This information is for both Full and Part-Time students applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 2025/26.

Northumbria University is committed to supporting the best students with outstanding academic ability. We offer a number of support packages for students depending on academic achievement or personal financial circumstances; each of the tabs below will provide you with further information.

Financial support opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements and observe the application process and deadlines carefully.

Northumbria University Scholarships

The following scholarships are open to applications for September 2025 entry

Please check the terms and conditions thoroughly before applying

The Northumbria Undergraduate Award - in all disciplines starting at Level 4 - first year of an Undergraduate degree

The Choral Music Scholarship - in all disciplines starting at Level 3 (Foundation Year) and Level 4

The Instrumental Scholarship - in all disciplines starting at Level 3 (Foundation Year) and Level 4

about Sport Scholarship opportunities for student athletes

NU Belong - For Carers, Care Leavers and Estranged students

The Student Inclusion Team works with students from specific backgrounds or communities who face personal challenges and experiences which may differ from other students. We recognise that these challenges can often add to worries and pressures and can include financial difficulties alongside managing the commitment of full-time study whilst taking care of personal wellbeing.

Please see the main NU Belong webpage which details the support and eligibility criteria available to different students through the NU Belong package.

Externally Funded Scholarships

The following scholarship opportunities are funded by donors who Northumbria work in partnership with whose aim is to support students through their higher education journey

Please check the terms and conditions thoroughly before applying

The Vaughan Oliver Scholarships - in Graphic Design

The Ribston LIMITED Scholarships - in Real Estate

The Paul Winters Scholarship - in Sociology

The Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships - in Social Sciences

The Rolton Scholarship - in Engineering

The Nannette House Scholarship - in Fashion Design and Marketing

The HORIBA Scholarship - in Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Cobham-Ultra UK Scholarships - in Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

The 1974 Business School Scholarship - all Business School programmes are eligible starting at Level 4 - first year of an Undergraduate degree

The St. Nicholas Educational Trust Scholarships - in all disciplines at Level 4 - first year of an Undergraduate degree

from the Tees Valley Community Foundation - Please contact sue.vout@northumbria.ac.uk for more information

The Dogger Bank STEM Scholarship - Applications are now open

aims to support STEM students from East Riding of Yorkshire, Redcar & Cleveland, and South Tyneside by alleviating some of the financial burden associated with attending university. This year, there will be 30 scholarships of £5,000 a piece, which will be paid directly to the student (in regular instalments) to minimise costs such as: rent, utility bills, food, books, tuition and other necessities of student life.

Applications close on Friday 06 June 2025

Additional Funding Information

Student Finance England Funding

Find out if your fees are paid through Student Finance if you're from England.

Funding if you are from Scotland/Northern Ireland/Wales/Channel Islands

Channel Islands:

Financial support for UK students

Discover more about your eligibility for Government funding if you are studying Education, NHS or Social Work programmes

ELCAS (Funding from the Ministry of Defence)

Discover more about ELCAS Funding.

Definitions

Home - normally, in order to be classed as a home student, you will need to have been living in the UK for at least three years for purposes other than education and have settled status. Further information can be found by referring to the .

Bursary – a bursary is a means tested financial award given to students who meet the criteria of the scheme. Not all bursaries are given in cash, but could be services or resources of an equivalent financial value.

Scholarship – a financial award given to eligible students who meet the terms and conditions as determined by the scheme.

Sponsorship arrangement - if your fees are being paid in full or part by another sponsor (such as an employer, charity or trust) this will be considered as a sponsorship arrangement.

Self-funding - students who are assuming full responsibility for the funding of their course. Please note students in receipt of a loan from the Student Loan Company are identified as a self-funding student.

Last updated: 19/05/2025

Funding and Scholarship Information for UK Applicants

This information is for both Full and Part-Time students applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 2024/25.

Northumbria University is committed to supporting the best students with outstanding academic ability. We offer a number of support packages for students depending on academic achievement or personal financial circumstances; each of the tabs below will provide you with further information.

Financial support opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements and observe the application process and deadlines carefully.

University Scholarships for September 2024

Applications for the following scholarships are now closed:

The Chris K. Jones Scholarships in English Literature and Creative Writing and Business and Entrepreneurship
The Paul Winters Scholarships in Sociology
The Flowers Scholarship in Product Design
The Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships in Social Sciences
The Ribston Limited Scholarships in Real Estate

Applications are now closed for the following:

The £4,000 Northumbria Undergraduate Award in all disciplines starting at Level 4 - first year of an Undergraduate degree

The Vaughan Oliver Scholarships in Graphic Design (In association with 4AD)

Cobham-Ultra UK Undergraduate Scholarships in Engineering, Maths and Physics

The 1974 Business School Scholarship - All Business programmes are eligible starting at Level 4 - first year of an Undergraduate degree

The Professor Richard Terry Memorial Scholarships in Humanities

The Assura Scholarship in Healthcare

The Jack Wilkin Scholarship in Midwifery

The St. Nicholas Scholarships - in all disciplines at Level 4 - first year of an Undergraduate degree

The Unite Foundation Scholarships - For care leavers and estranged students

The Choral Music Scholarships - in all disciplines. Foundation Year also eligible.

The Instrumental Scholarships - in all disciplines. Foundation Year also eligible.

The Sport Coaching Scholarship in all disciplines starting at Level 4 - first year of an Undergraduate degree

Northumbria Sport Scholarships

Northumbria University are a leading institution for sport and offers a wide variety of opportunities for students looking to be involved in a quality competitive programme. This year Northumbria Sport have over 75 teams entered in the .

Northumbria Sport supports around 175 student athletes each year across a range of sports through our tailored sports scholarship programme. Northumbria Sport offer scholarships to support athletes to have a dual career, enabling athletes to develop their sporting ability whilst gaining a quality degree!

We understand the demands of being a student athlete and we aim to support you to have a well-rounded approach to life. Our team of professional support staff work together to offer multi-disciplinary support in a high-performance environment. By combining this with additional opportunities within our volunteering, community, and student development programmes we aim to support you to build on your personal skills and profile in preparation for life after university.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW LIVE FOR THE 24/25 ACADEMIC YEAR

To express an interest in joining our Sport Scholarship programme

The application link will remain open all year round but please ensure you review the specific closing dates below to ensure you get your application in on time:

INTAKE	CLOSING DATE
January 2024	07/01/2024
September 2024	31/08/2024
January 2025	05/01/2025

NU Belong

The Student Inclusion Team works with students from specific backgrounds or communities who face personal challenges and experiences which may differ from other students. We recognise that these challenges can often add to worries and pressures and can include financial difficulties alongside managing the commitment of full-time study whilst taking care of personal wellbeing.

Please see the main NU Belong webpage which details the support and eligibility criteria available to different students through the NU Belong package.

External Sources of Funding

Student Finance England Funding

Find out if your fees are paid through Student Finance if you're from England.

Funding if you are from Scotland/Northern Ireland/Wales/Channel Islands

Channel Islands:

The London Pass Education Scholarship by Go City

believe everyone deserves the chance to enjoy the best experiences a city has to offer but not all experiences are easily affordable on a student budget. Living costs are rising and so are the costs of books, tuition fees and expenses. For this reason, Go City wants to help students who are enrolled at a college or university in the U.K. by offering the chance to visit major attractions in London for free, while providing a one-time to put towards all those University musts.

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trustees are offering bursaries to Full-Time Undergraduate students at UK Higher Education institutions. If your parent or spouse works in the Grocery or Pharmacy Industry or as a Commercial Traveller, or you are employed yourself in this capacity, you could qualify for a bursary of up to £3,000 a year towards the cost of an Undergraduate degree.

Open to students who are:

A UK/Home applicant - This includes students domiciled in Jersey, Guernsey, The Channel Islands, Ireland, and Isle of Man
Studying for a Full-Time Undergraduate degree at a recognised UK university.
The child (including step child/under the care of), spouse, or those themselves who work:
- In the Grocery Industry
- In a Community Pharmacy or as a registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician
- As a Commercial Traveller
In ‘financial need’

Funds are intended to alleviate financial hardship, by supporting maintenance, tuition and examination fees, travel costs, study materials or accommodation etc. Applicants must provide justification for their reasons for applying.

The maximum value of any bursary is £3,000 per annum for Undergraduates. The sum awarded will be adjusted according to individual circumstances, needs and the funds available.

The continuation of a bursary is dependent upon the student continuing their Full-Time registration, satisfactory academic performance, and there being no material change in the recipient's financial circumstances.

Students selected will not be eligible for any other scholarships during the period of the award.

Further information and application forms are available on the website.

John Bloom Law Bursary

Students who have a Teesside (TS) home postcode and are studying a first degree in law or closely related subject at Northumbria are eligible to apply for the John Bloom Law Bursary through the Full terms and conditions can be found via the Foundation webpage.

The successful student will receive £2,500 each year for up to three years, to be used to support any expenditure connected to their time at university. Applicants will need to demonstrate academic success or practical experience directly connected to their decision to pursue a career in law. Priority will be given to applicants who are experiencing financial hardship.

Applications open on 1st October each year. If you are a current student studying Law or a related subject and are interested in applying, please contact sue.vout@northumbria.ac.uk. You will receive an application form from the Tees Valley Community Foundation once applications open.