Scholarships are normally
based on academic merit
and specific eligibility
criteria such as country
of residence, or the course/
programme you are
applying for.
Newcastle University
Postgraduate Study 2017
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduateSupporting you
Funding and
finance
Our global academic reputation,
impressive graduate employability
record and low cost of living mean
a degree from Newcastle is a sound
financial investment.
Postgraduate funding can come
from a variety of sources, both from
within the University itself and
via a range of external providers.
A brief guide to the different types
of funding available is provided
here, along with some hints and
tips on searching and applying
for funding.
Studentship
Scholarship
Bursary
Sponsorship
Loans
Award
Studentship
A funded PhD position,
which is normally
focused on a specific
project.
An award is similar to a
scholarship, but typically
involves smaller amounts
of money.
Sponsorship is help
from your current
employer/government/
benefactor with the
full or partial cost
of a university degree.
There are two formal
loan schemes. The first
is the Professional and
Career Development
Loan scheme,
administered by some
banks. The second is
the Postgraduate
Master’s Loan scheme
administered by the
Student Loans
Company.
A bursary is typically
provided to help fund
some of the additional
costs associated with
studying, such as travel,
books and equipment.
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