In the year 2020, Newcastle University in collaboration with the British Council offers funded scholarships to students from China, India, and Turkey who are applying for postgraduate courses at Newcastle University. However, the scholarship name comes from the GREAT Britain Campaign, it is the UK government’s initiative to promote the UK internationally as a GREAT place to visit, study and do business. However, the British Council is supporting the campaign to raise awareness and promote the UK’s strengths in education, English language, and the arts.

Eligibilities

Applicants from India and Turkey applying for any Masters program are eligible for GREAT Scholarships 2020 at Newcastle University. In addition to that, applicants must be an international for fee purposes at Newcastle University. In addition to that, Chinese students applying for postgraduate courses on the following areas are also eligible for the scholarship

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Marine and Offshore Engineering
• Mechanicals and Systems Engineering

Candidates must have the education equivalent of an upper second class UK honors degree or above. Moreover, the decision about applicants depends upon the academic ability, evidence of commitment to studies and quality of the application.

Funding/Financial Aid

Newcastle University GREAT Scholarships 2020 is a funded opportunity for international students from India, China, and Turkey. Moreover, the Scholarships amount is worth up to £10,000. Furthermore, the scholarship works as a fee-waiver.

Application Deadline

The last day to submit an application for GREAT Scholarships 2020 at Newcastle University is 30 April 2020.

Newcastle University

Newcastle University (officially the University of Newcastle upon Tyne) is a public research university in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. The Newcastle University provides education in three faculties – the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; the Faculty of Medical Sciences; and the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering. Overall, the university manages 4 academic schools and 40 research institutes and research centers. Moreover, this 1834 established red brick university has a total enrollment of over 25,000 students. This university offers approximately 175 full-time undergraduate courses as well as over 300 postgraduate degree and research programs.

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