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Scholarships opening a world of opportunity for Northumbria students

Philanthropic donations are making a real difference to the lives of many students across the Northumbria University community. New externally funded scholarships are enabling high-achieving students, from traditionally under-represented backgrounds, to access the life-changing benefits that higher education brings. 

FUTURE FWD support scholarship opportunity to advance equality and inclusion in graphic design

Graphic design undergraduate students at Northumbria University are set to receive a scholarship boost from four design studios based in the UK and US.

Global leaders building diversity in the built environment

Scholars at Northumbria University receive a boost as two leaders in the sector pledge scholarships for Built Environment students from under-represented backgrounds.

Northumbria students set to benefit from business-funded scholarships

Working with CBRE, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Santander Universities UK, Northumbria has established new scholarships for academically talented students, from traditionally under-represented groups, who want to study at the University.

Philanthropic alumni create 60 scholarships at Northumbria University

In just over six months since the launch of Northumbria University’s Higher Education Without Barriers fund, philanthropic alumni and businesses have created 60 new scholarships, donated £500,000, and benefitted more than 500 students.

Rolton Group engineers opportunities for graduates in the North East

Rolton Group - one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies and design team partner in the £3.8billion Britishvolt development in Northumberland - has announced a new scholarship programme to support women from minority ethnic backgrounds interested in studying engineering.

Talented students overcome hurdles with the help of sport scholarships

Fresh from its success being named University of the Year, Northumbria University is celebrating another win.

Two new businesses announce their support to create eleven scholarships at Northumbria University

Northumbria students are set to receive a boost from two new corporate supporters – Robson Laidler Accountants and Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB).

Two new businesses announce their support to create scholarships at Northumbria University

Students at Northumbria University are set to receive a boost from two new supporters – Space Group, a Newcastle business resident since 1957, and Arctic Wolf, new to the city in 2021.

Two new businesses announced their support to create ten scholarships at Northumbria University

Students are set to receive a boost from two new corporate supporters – Ribston Ltd and Mott MacDonald Ltd.

Northumbria University announce partnership with Assura

Northumbria University have partnered with property business Assura to support five highly gifted Undergraduate students through the first year of their studies.

Enterprise 2023 Donation

Find out about Enterprise Rent-a-Car's recent £10,000 donation and how it is supporting the Higher Education Without Barriers campaign.

Warwick Stafford Fellowship Recipient - Kathryn Elkin

In 2017, performance and video artist Kathryn Elkin become the 5th Warwick Stafford Fellow. We caught up with her five years on, to hear about the impact the Fellowship has had on her professional practice and career trajectory.

Warwick Stafford Fellowship Recipient - Laurence Kavanagh

In 2015, Laurence Kavanagh became the 3rd artist to secure Northumbria University’s annual Warwick Stafford Fellowship. We chatted to Laurence seven years on, to hear about the lasting impact the fellowship has had on his career.

Northumbria University chosen to pilot new Unite Foundation scheme

Northumbria University is one of four institutions across the country that have been selected to take part in the Unite Foundation's 'Home at University' scholarship pilot.

Giving Tuesday appeal supports those most in need

Our recent Giving Tuesday campaign generated over £7000, to support students most affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis. Hear from some of the campaigns supporters on why they chose to donate and the importance of giving back to the Northumbria University community.

Northumbria University working in partnership with the Aziz Foundation to provide scholarships to Postgraduate British Muslim students

Northumbria University is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Aziz Foundation to provide Masters scholarships to students who are actively engaged in British Muslim communities.

Providing a sporting chance for all

As part of its wider Higher Education Without Barriers campaign, Northumbria University has launched a new sport scholarship to help the next generation to shine.

Enterprise-Rent-A-Car provide support for ten new scholarships

In 2021, Enterprise Rent-A-Car established an inaugural Business and Management Scholarship. Following this success, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has extended its support ten-fold with a five-figure donation to establish ten postgraduate scholarships.

Philanthropic alumni create 60 scholarships at Northumbria University

In just over six months since the launch of Northumbria University’s Higher Education Without Barriers fund, philanthropic alumni and businesses have created 60 new scholarships, donated £500,000, and benefited more than 500 students.

Tech business supports future talent through 15 postgraduate scholarships

Version 1 – one of the leading lights in the UK computing and software sector – has pledged three years of funding for tech talent development in the North East.

Northumbria Students to benefit from new partnership with the Agile Business Consortium

Students from under-represented backgrounds at Northumbria University are being offered funding support for post graduate study following an enhanced partnership agreement with the Agile Business Consortium.

New INTOUniversity Centre supports the regions school children

In October 2021, the region's first INTOUniversity Learning Centre opened its doors in the East End of Newcastle. It is an exciting new development involving Northumbria and Newcastle Universities and INTOUniversity - the UK's largest university-access charity.

Student Living by Sodexo support pioneering programmes

Student Living by Sodexo have just completed their first year of supporting Northumbria University students with their pioneering NUTHINKING and NUIDEAS programmes.

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