MBA Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to support talented and motivated individuals in pursuing their MBA aspirations. Our MBA scholarships contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable society. They support students and make our MBA programme more accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Scholarships for academic year 2025–26
Our scholarships enable talented and motivated MBA candidates to access quality education. They recognise and reward:
- academic excellence
- leadership potential
- the drive to make a positive impact in the world
Explore our available scholarships to find details on eligibility and how to apply.
MBA Advancing Women in Leadership Scholarship
Overview
We’re committed to supporting innovative business-women who aspire to higher levels of influence and professional development. Through our Advancing Women in Leadership Scholarship, successful MBA candidates will receive mentoring support from a member of our Senior Leadership Team. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong career trajectory, academic excellence, and a wealth of professional experience.
Value of award
A full fee award of £32,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees
Number of awards
One
Start date and duration
September 2025 for one year of study
Application closing date
20th April 2025
If no successful candidates are awarded by 9th May 2025, by the Scholarship Committee, the application deadline may be extended to 13th June 2025.
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Full Fee Scholarship Regulations - 2025 Entry):
- identify as female
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2025 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.
How 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.
Contact
For further information, please contact the Business School MBA team.
Email: mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589
MBA Responsible Impact Scholarship
Overview
Our Responsible Impact Scholarship supports responsible leaders of the future.
We develop ethical and responsible global MBA graduates to become agile, adaptable, resilient leaders with a global perspective. The successful candidate will demonstrate their commitment to responsible leadership.
Value of award
A full fee award of £32,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees
Number of awards
One
Start date and duration
September 2025 for one year of study
Application closing date
20th April 2025
If no successful candidates are awarded by 9th May 2025, by the Scholarship Committee, the application deadline may be extended to 13th June 2025.
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Full Fee Scholarship Regulations - 2025 Entry):
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2025 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.
How 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.
Contact
For further information, please contact the Business School MBA team.
Email: mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589
MBA Sustainable Leadership Scholarship
Overview
Our MBA Sustainable Leadership Scholarship rewards candidates who can demonstrate substantial experience of leading sustainable and or social business initiatives. The successful candidate will also be an inspirational role model for peers and colleagues looking to become sustainable business leaders of the future.
Value of award
A full fee award of £32,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees
Number of awards
One
Start date and duration
September 2025 for one year of study
Application closing date
20th April 2025
If no successful candidates are awarded by 9th May 2025, by the Scholarship Committee, the application deadline may be extended to 13th June 2025.
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Full Fee Scholarship Regulations - 2025 Entry):
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2025 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
- have worked or currently work in a sector which is moving to more sustainable business models e.g. energy, packaging
How 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.
Contact
For further information, please contact the Business School MBA team.
Email: mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589
MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship
Overview
We will transform and support MBA candidates who can shape the future of an organisation. Our Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship will reward MBA candidates who are results orientated, customer focused, and can demonstrate leadership qualities and values.
Value of award
Awards of up to £16,300, payable towards the cost of tuition fees
Number of awards
Up to 12 awards are available
Start date and duration
September 2025 for one year of study
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Partial Fee Scholarship Regulations - 2025 entry):
- can demonstrate (through application and at interview) substantive managerial experience and good leadership potential for the future
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2025 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)
How to apply
No application required. All candidates will be assessed at the point of interview for this Scholarship. The amount offered will be confirmed to candidates via email once they have received their course offer.
Contact
For further information, please contact the Business School MBA team.
Email: mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589
MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship: Latin America
Overview
We will transform and support MBA candidates who can shape the future of an organisation. Our Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship will reward MBA candidates who are results orientated, customer focused, and can demonstrate leadership qualities and values.
Value of award
Awards of up to £16,300, payable towards the cost of tuition fees
Number of awards
Up to 2 awards are available
Start date and duration
September 2025 for one year of study
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Partial Fee Scholarship Regulations - 2025 entry), be assessed as international for fee purposes, and be domiciled in one of the following countries:
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Mexico
- Peru
You must also be able to:
- demonstrate (through application and at interview) substantive managerial experience and good leadership potential for the future
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2025 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)
How to apply
No application required. All candidates will be assessed at the point of interview for this Scholarship. The amount offered will be confirmed to candidates via email once they have received their course offer.
Contact
For further information, please contact the Business School MBA team.
Email: mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589
MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship: Africa
Overview
We will transform and support MBA candidates who can shape the future of an organisation. Our Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship will reward MBA candidates who are results orientated, customer focused, and can demonstrate leadership qualities and values.
Value of award
Awards of up to £16,300, payable towards the cost of tuition fees
Number of awards
Up to 2 awards are available
Start date and duration
September 2025 for one year of study
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Partial Fee Scholarship Regulations - 2025 entry), be assessed as international for fee purposes, and be domiciled in one of the following countries:
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Haiti
- Kenya
- Libya
- Malawi
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Tunisia
You must also be able to:
- demonstrate (through application and at interview) substantive managerial experience and good leadership potential for the future
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2025 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).
How to apply
No application required. All candidates will be assessed at the point of interview for this Scholarship. The amount offered will be confirmed to candidates via email once they have received their course offer.
Contact
For further information, please contact the Business School MBA team.
Email: mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589
MBA Next Generation Impact Scholarship
Overview
Our Next Generation Impact Scholarship has been designed to support candidates from the UK to pursue skills in leadership development and embrace their ambitious career aspirations.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate high levels of impact through their educational, professional and personal achievements to date, and will be able to articulate how entry on to the full time MBA programme will help to accelerate their goals.
Value of award
Awards of up to £16,300 payable towards the cost of tuition fees
Number of awards
Two
Start date and duration
September 2025 for one year of postgraduate study
Sponsor
Newcastle University Business School
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Next Generation Impact Scholarship Regulations - 2025 entry):
- Have permanent residency in the UK
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2025 to the Full-time MBA programme
- Hold a first class bachelor's degree, or a upper second class result
- Have less than three years' work experience with a minimum of 18 months experience
- Completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed
How 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.
Application closing date
30 June 2025
Contact
For further information, please contact the Business School MBA team.
Email: mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589