Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships

Your courses Click Apply now above and continue to stage 2 where you can review and choose courses 3 to apply for. Subject Areas You & NCUC Facilities Support International Student Life Events News Alumni Visit: ncl-coll.ac.uk Apply Now Toggle menu Close menu Staff Current Students Subject Areas You & NCUC Facilities Support International Student Life Events News Alumni Parents Employers Work for us Contact Apply Now Your courses Click Apply now above and continue to stage 2 where you can review and choose courses 3 to apply for. Home Support Fees, Finance and Funding University Centre Scholarship Scholarships We are delighted to announce Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships for 2026/27. The scholarships award up to £9,790 in fee waivers over the duration of two years for a Foundation Degree and three years for an undergraduate Honours Degree. Top-Up Degrees and Certificates of Higher Education are also considered for a one-year scholarship for those who meet the criteria. To apply for a scholarship for a degree starting in September 2026 , applications open from Friday 1st August 2026. What are the scholarships? Our scholarships provide an opportunity for those least likely to study a degree or have the chance to do so and have never studied at degree level before. These criteria are based on socio-economic research. This is based on our widening access data and UK-wide research. As such, we offer a wide range of scholarships with targeted support for those identified as the least likely to study a degree. Students from low household income backgrounds or low socioeconomic status (Quintile 1) Black, Asian and minority ethnic students Disabled students Women in STEM Care leavers Young carers* People estranged from their families People from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities Refugees Asylum seeker** Students from military families*** * 'young people aged 14-25 who care, unpaid, for a friend or family member who could not cope without their support’ ** NCUC offers the following financial awards each year: Three scholarships for asylum seekers OR those granted discretionary/limited leave to remain following an application for asylum, comprising a full tuition fee waiver *** 'a person whose parent or carer serves in the Regular Armed Forces, or as a Reservist, or has done at any point during the first 25 years of that person’s life’. The Rachelle Waugh, Lisa Robson and Nicky Turnbull Scholarships Newcastle College University Centre will award three scholarships in the form of full fee waivers. These scholarships are in memory of three staff members, Rachelle Waugh, Lisa Robson and Nicky Turnbull. These scholarships were first awarded in 2022/23. Lisa, Rachelle and Nicky were colleagues who made a real difference to the lives of their students through their inspirational teaching and student support. The Rachelle Waugh , Lisa Robson and Nicky Turnbull Scholarships will ensure that, in their memories, Lisa, Rachelle and Nicky will continue to make a transformative difference to our students. How do our scholarships work? Scholarships are available for two years for a Foundation Degree and three years for an undergraduate Honours Degree. (Top-Up) Degrees and Certificates of Higher Education are also considered for a one-year scholarship. All students who would like to be considered for a scholarship must complete and submit the online application form at the bottom of this page, including a supporting statement. Scholarships are competitive, with a limited number of awards available, which will go to the applicants who most closely fulfil the assessment criteria. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for a Newcastle College Scholarship, students must fulfil all of the following criteria: have been offered a place on a full-time undergraduate degree or Foundation Degree at Newcastle College University Centre be a resident in the UK not be in receipt of full or part payment of fees through a sponsorship arrangement be a n…