The NU ALLSTARS Scholarship aims to support UK/Home students from our partner schools and colleges to help unlock their potential and make the most of their university experience.

The scholarship is open to current Year 13 students, with funds allocated on enrolment to a Level 4 course at Northumbria in September 2027. Successful applicants will be awarded £4,000, paid in instalments* throughout years one, two and three.

One scholarship will be awarded to a student from each NU ALLSTARS partner institution. As a recipient, successful applicants will also be guaranteed an interview as a Student Rep in their first year at Northumbria. This is a paid role at the university where students will act as ambassadors for the university.

To apply for the NU ALLSTARS Scholarship, please submit an application no longer than 3000 characters (500 words) answering the question:

What are your aspirations for your time at Northumbria University, and how will the NU ALLSTARS Scholarship help you to unlock your potential and make the most of the opportunities available to you?
- If you would like to submit your application via video you are able to do so via the 'file' function on the application form

We invite applications from all who meet the terms and conditions however, priority will be given to those who, in addition, meet at least one of the below criterion:

You live in a neighbourhood with a low progression rate to Higher Education. Please use your main home address and not your term time address and use the Postcode Checker to check your neighbourhood progression rate**
You are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background
You have declared a physical and/or mental health condition, long-term illness, or learning difference on your UCAS form***

**If your POLAR4 young participation quintile is identified as 1 or 2, you will be eligible to apply OR; After searching your postcode, click view detailed results and if your TUNDRA MSOA quintile is identified as 1 or 2, you will be eligible to apply (This only applies to applicants living in England)

***UCAS application data will be used to verify submitted information

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Terms and Conditions

To be considered for the NU ALLSTARS Scholarship you must also;

Be a UK/Home applicant - This includes students domiciled in Jersey, Guernsey, The Channel Islands, Ireland and Isle of Man
Apply and enrol to study on a on a Full-Time basis on an Undergraduate Course starting in first year at Level 4 at the Newcastle Upon Tyne campus, commencing September 2027
Meet the conditions of your offer and individual entry requirements
Be a self-funded student (i.e. not sponsored by an employer)
Apply for one or more elements of the Government Student Finance package (for example, Tuition Fee loan, Maintenance loan)
Register with Student Finance England (SFE), Student Finance Wales (SFW) or Student Finance Northern Ireland (SFNI)
As a Scottish student, register with Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) and apply to be means-tested for maintenance funding, in order that SASS can send your data to Student Finance England
Agree to share consent via your Student Finance Provider with Northumbria University

Important Information

Students selected for NU ALLSTARS will not be eligible for any other Undergraduate awards
If you apply and are successful for more than one award, you will automatically receive the one of highest value
To be eligible to apply, you must be starting at Level 4 - the first year of an Undergraduate degree
The scholarship is awarded as cash
*Payments will be made as £335 (25%) by the end of November 2027, £335 (25%) by the end of February 2028 and £665 (50%) by the end of May 2028
Funding is provided on an annual basis, on the condition the successful student progresses to the next year of study
If you choose to undertake a placement year, the scholarship will not be paid in this year
If you are undertaking a Level 3 (Foundation Year or Extended Degree) qualification, you are not eligible
If you are progressing from a Foundation Year studied at Northumbria or another institution, you are not eligible
If you defer your place at Northumbria University before the scholarship has been paid, the offer will be withdrawn
If you decide to leave your course after the Award payment has been made, the University will not make efforts to reclaim the amount
The University's decision is final and cannot be challenged; there is no right of appeal

Scholarship Application Guidance for Students

When writing your application, consider the following in response to the question:

Answer Both Parts of the Question

Make sure you address both parts of the question – your aspirations for university and how the scholarship will help you achieve them. Try to create clear connections between what you want to achieve and how the scholarship will enable you to do this.

Think Beyond Your Degree

Tell us about your aspirations that go beyond just completing your degree. What do you hope to experience, achieve, or get involved with during your time at Northumbria? You might consider opportunities that are available as part of your degree, or new experiences that you wish to gain whilst at university.

Focus on Opportunities and Experiences

Think about how the scholarship will enable you to participate and engage with university life. Tell us what the scholarship will enable you to do and experience. How will having this financial support help you make the most of your time at Northumbria and reach your full potential?

Be Specific to You and Northumbria

Make your application personal – link your response to your own circumstances, interests and aspirations. Show that you've thought about your journey at Northumbria specifically.

Structure Your Response Clearly

Use a clear structure with logical flow between your ideas. Make sure your response is easy to follow and understand. Check your spelling and grammar before submitting.

Selection Process

Submit an application no longer than 3000 characters (500 words) answering the question:

What are your aspirations for your time at Northumbria University, and how will the NU ALLSTARS Scholarship help you to unlock your potential and make the most of the opportunities available to you?
If you would like to submit your application via video you are able to do so via the 'file' function on the application form
Applications will close at 16:00 on TBC
We will let you know the outcome of your application by the end of September 2027.

Last updated: 14/10/2026