Scholarships

Some Study Abroad students might be eligible for certain scholarships that will help fund your exciting semester or year abroad:

Sports Scholarships

Newcastle University offers varying scholarship awards (up to £500) to encourage Study Abroad athletes to continue participating at a competitive level during their time at Newcastle University.

Our comprehensive benefits support package includes:

• Strength and conditioning support
• Professional coaching
• Physiotherapy and sports massage
• Lifestyle support and mentoring
• Access to the sport scholars’ workshop programme (covering topics such as sport psychology strategies, nutrition, rehabilitation and recovery)

Applicants should ideally have NCAA D1-D3 playing experience in one of the following sports: Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, American Football, Women’s Soccer, Rowing. Other sports may be considered. NAIA and Collegiate Club student-athletes may also be considered. They must also be:

• registered as a Study Abroad student at the Newcastle University for the current academic year
• competing in First Team fixtures during their time at Newcastle University

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Scholarships for US Students:

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship offers funding to thousands of US students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grants at their home institution. These scholarships can help fund your Study Abroad experience.

BUTEX International Scholarship
As an affiliate member of BUTEX, we are able to offer students the opportunity to apply for the £500 BUTEX International Scholarship. International (non-EU) Study Abroad students who are not funded by an ERASMUS grant are eligible if they have already been offered a place to Study Abroad at the university. The deadline for applying for this scholarship is mid-June every year.