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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 2026/27.

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 Northumbria funded scholarships are open to applications for September 2026

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

The following externally funded scholarships are open to applications for September 2026

The Vaughan Oliver Scholarships - in Graphic Design

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

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

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries

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

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.

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 UKCISA website.

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: 06/10/2025

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 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 25/26 entry

Please check the terms and conditions thoroughly before applying

RHA Benevolent Fund Scholarship - Business and Supply Chain Management

The Ribston LIMITED Scholarships - in Real Estate

Applications for the The John Bloom Law Bursary from the Tees Valley Community Foundation open on the 01 October 2025 - Applicants must have a Teesside (TS) home postcode. Please contact sue.vout@northumbria.ac.uk for more information

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries

Discover more about Sport Scholarship opportunities for student athletes

The following scholarships are now closed

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

NU VIP Scholarship - For new Level 4 students who have applied to Northumbria after Saturday 05 July

NU Support Scholarship - For new Level 4 students who have applied to Northumbria after Saturday 05 July

Externally Funded Scholarships

The Vaughan Oliver Scholarships - in Graphic Design

The Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships - in Social Sciences

The Nannette House Scholarship - in Fashion Design and Marketing

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

The Paul Winters Scholarship - in Sociology

The Rolton Scholarship - in Engineering

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

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

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.

The Dogger Bank STEM Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Dogger Bank Scholarship Programme 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 are now closed

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 UKCISA website.

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:10/09/2025