Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerians to Study in UK at Newcastle University (NU)

Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerians to Study in UK at Newcastle University (NU) 

Newcastle University (NU) -The International Office is delighted to announce 5 Newcastle University Nigeria Scholarship (NU Nigeria Scholarship) awards. These are available for high achieving Nigerian
students applying for entry onto postgraduate taught degree or research programmes within the:

• Newcastle University Business School (NUBS)
• Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE)

• Newcastle University Law School
• Faculty of Medical Sciences Faculty (FMS): Taught Programmes and Research Programme

These are available for students commencing their studies in September 2013. Each scholarship will have a value of £3,500, payable towards the first year of tuition fees.

Eligibility
You could be eligible to apply for a NU Nigeria Scholarship if:

• You intend to register to start your studies during the 2013-14 academic year
• You are a self-funded student and not in receipt of other University or external awards
• You have a Second Class Upper degree from a recognised Nigerian University and satisfy all other requirements 

• You have been offered a place on any postgraduate degree programme in the Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) Faculty, Medical Sciences Faculty (FMS), Newcastle University Law School and Newcastle University Business School (NUBS).
• You are a Nigerian national and have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes.

How to Apply
The scheme is applied for via separate application form including a personal statement of no more than 500 words.
Completed application forms should be sent to: africa.io@ncl.ac.uk

Further Information
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th June 2013.  Country managers will award on the basis of best qualified students and content of personal statement - in consultation with Head of International Recruitment and faculty representatives.

Please note that NU Nigeria Scholarship applications cannot be considered for candidates unless they have already applied for and been offered a place to study at the University.

Contact Details
International Office
Newcastle University
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 222 6856
Email: africa.io@ncl.ac.uk


For more information, visit  http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/nigeria

Application Deadline 30th June 2013.