UK Masters Funding and Scholarships

Northumbria offers several generous scholarships and tuition fee discounts for Home/UK students who wish to study for a Masters . Navigate between the tabs to find out more about our scholarships from different academic years.

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Funding and Scholarships Information for UK Applicants

This information is for Postgraduate applicants applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 26/27.

In this changing world Northumbria is dedicated to support our students to achieve their ambitions and encourage their curiosity, creativity and confidence, so they can confront the challenges of the future head on.

Masters study can give your career the edge you need to reach your goals; or can help you change direction. Northumbria offers affordable fees and payment plans for Masters study. Find out more about our Masters tuition fees.

Financial support opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements and observe application processes and deadlines.

Northumbria University Scholarships

Scholarships shown here are for September 2026 entry

Alumni Discount - for continuing and former Northumbria students

Bar Course Scholarship - Applications are now open and will close at 17:00 on Monday 09 March 2026

Externally Funded Scholarships

Scholarships shown here are for September 2026 entry

Terms and Conditions apply to all scholarships

The Hachette UK Scholarships - in Publishing

The Wubbleyou Scholarship - in Artificial Intelligence, Computing and Data Science

The Kans and Kandy Charitable Trust Scholarships - please check webpage for eligible programmes

The Cobham-Ultra UK Postgraduate Scholarships - in Engineering and Mathematics

The CBRE Scholarship - in Project Management

The Mott MacDonald Scholarships - in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies

The Robson Laidler Scholarships - in Accounting, Finance and Business

The Institute of Leadership Scholarships - in Business, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Fashion

The Barden Scholarship - in Engineering and Mathematics

The Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust Scholarship - in Sport, Performance and Analysis

These scholarship opportunities are funded by donors who Northumbria work in partnership with whose aim is to support students through their higher education journey.

Additional Funding Information

UK Funding

Government Loan for Masters Study

Funding for Education Courses

Funding for Healthcare Courses

Bursaries for Social Work Students and NHS Learning Support Fund

ECLAS (Funding from Ministry of Defence)

Funding if you are From Scotland/Northern Island/Wales/Channel Islands

Channel Islands:

External Sources Of Postgraduate Funding

There are a number of other sources of funding available. We would always encourage students to research the full range of options for funding, and ensure that they are completely clear about what they are signing up for before they commit.

Sources of funding that might be worth investigating include:

Government Website - Funding for Postgraduate study
Postgraduate Studentships
Prospects
Turn 2 Us
Directory of Social Change
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
Find a Masters
London Pass - Education Scholarship
UK Study Online - Scholarship Draw

In relation to loans, Northumbria University does not endorse or recommend any particular companies or products, and it is important to check all details and terms and conditions before applying for or taking out a loan, ensuring that you are aware of repayment schedules, and interest rates and other charges that might be applied.

Last updated: 13/01/2026

Funding and Scholarships Information for UK Applicants

This information is for Postgraduate applicants applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 25/26.

In this changing world Northumbria is dedicated to support our students to achieve their ambitions and encourage their curiosity, creativity and confidence, so they can confront the challenges of the future head on.

Masters study can give your career the edge you need to reach your goals; or can help you change direction. Northumbria offers affordable fees and payment plans for Masters study. Find out more about our Masters tuition fees.

Financial support opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements and observe application processes and deadlines.

Northumbria University Scholarships

The scholarships shown here are for September 2025 entry

Alumni Discount for continuing and former Northumbria students

Northumbria Postgraduate Scholarship - Applications are now closed

Bar Course Scholarship - Applications are now closed

Discover more about Sport Scholarship opportunities for student athletes

Externally Funded Scholarships

Scholarships for September 2025 are now closed

Terms and Conditions apply to all scholarships

Cobham-Ultra UK Scholarships - Applications are now closed

The Version 1 Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Hachette UK Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Professor Richard Terry Memorial Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Barden Scholarship - Applications are now closed

Agile Business Consortium Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Mott MacDonald Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Chris K. Jones Scholarships - Applications are now closed

The Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The CBRE Postgraduate Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Wubbleyou Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Castle Peak Group Scholarship - Applications are now closed

The Institute of Leadership Scholarships - Applications are now closed

The Robson Laidler Scholarships - Applications are now closed

The Kans and Kandy Charitable Trust Scholarships - Applications are now closed

The Aziz Foundation Scholarships - Supporting British Muslims applying to Northumbria in September 2025

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Bursaries

These scholarship opportunities are funded by donors who Northumbria work in partnership with whose aim is to support students through their higher education journey.

Additional Funding Information

UK Funding

Government Loan for Masters Study

Funding for Education Courses

Funding for Healthcare Courses

Bursaries for Social Work Students and NHS Learning Support Fund

ECLAS (Funding from Ministry of Defence)

Funding if you are From Scotland/Northern Island/Wales/Channel Islands

Channel Islands:

External Sources Of Postgraduate Funding

There are a number of other sources of funding available. We would always encourage students to research the full range of options for funding, and ensure that they are completely clear about what they are signing up for before they commit.

Sources of funding that might be worth investigating include:

Government Website - Funding for Postgraduate study
Postgraduate Studentships
Prospects
Turn 2 Us
Directory of Social Change
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
Find a Masters
London Pass - Education Scholarship
UK Study Online - Scholarship Draw

In relation to loans, Northumbria University does not endorse or recommend any particular companies or products, and it is important to check all details and terms and conditions before applying for or taking out a loan, ensuring that you are aware of repayment schedules, and interest rates and other charges that might be applied.

Last updated: 03/10/2025

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