Computing Scholarships
We have a range of scholarships available for Computing students.
Sandman Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarships are available for those either in Year 1 of an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering OR Computing degree programme at Newcastle University. Preference will be given to undergraduate female home students, ordinarily resident in the UK, and those students who can demonstrate financial need or who have overcome adversity.
To be eligible for this award you must be:
- an undergraduate home student, entering Year 1 of study
- studying EITHER a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree programme OR a Computing undergraduate degree programme
Have and be able to demonstrate financial need for the award. This could include:
- unable to cover basic cost of living;
- unable to participate in extra-curricular activities or field trips;
- having to work in excess of 10 hours per week in a job.
Applications should be submitted via the online application form.
Applications must be received no later than 31 October 2024.
Notice of Award
Queries should be directed to NU Advancement: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk
Ann Cairns Scholarship
Name of Scholarship: Ann Cairns Scholarship
Provided by: Ann Cairns (MSc Medical Statistics, 1979).
Supporting women to study STEM subjects reflects the shared ethos of the Ann Cairns Scholarship, the Women’s Giving Circle, and Newcastle University. The scholarship is designed to encourage more women into these subjects.
Number of awards available: 12
Scholarship Amount: £2,000 per year for three years
Eligibility Criteria:
Supporting young women to study STEM subjects.
Scholarships are available for female students in Year 1 of an undergraduate degree programme in the Schools of Engineering; Computing; or Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, commencing their degree programme at Newcastle University in September 2024.
Preference will be given to female home students, ordinarily resident in the UK, and capable of high academic performance.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted via the online application form:
https://forms.office.com/e/udr8MahBVy
Applications must be received no later than 31 October 2024.
Notice of Award: You will be informed by the Student Financial Support Team by the end of the Autumn term of the outcome of your application.
Conditions of scholarship:
All scholarship recipients are asked to provide an introductory profile when they first receive the award, and an annual update report to inform their donor of their progress. You will be contacted to provide these reports with plenty of notice. Recipients are encouraged to be available to meet the donors and participate in promotion of student support activity at Newcastle University if requested.
Queries should be directed to NU Advancement: advancementscholarships@newcastle.ac.uk