Newcastle Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarship 2026: £10,000 Support for Nigerian Postgraduate Students

Overview

Newcastle University is offering the Nigerian Future Leaders Scholarship for the 2026/27 academic year. It provides a £10,000 tuition fee reduction for Nigerian students pursuing a postgraduate Master’s degree at the Newcastle city campus.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be domiciled in Nigeria

• Have an offer to study a postgraduate Master’s programme (city campus) for 2026/27

• Be assessed as international (overseas) for tuition fees
  Note: Some courses are not eligible—see official NUNFLS regulations.

Benefits

• £10,000 tuition fee award

• Applied once for the full duration of the Master’s programme

Programme Components

• Tuition fee reduction

• Automatic award once eligible

• Linked to programme admission status

Application Requirements

No separate application required.
You simply need:

• A valid admission offer for an eligible Master’s programme

• Status as an international fee-paying Nigerian student

Selection Criteria

• Must meet all eligibility conditions

• Awards are granted automatically upon successful programme admission

• Based strictly on nationality, fee status, and course eligibility

Application Process

1. Apply for an eligible Master’s programme at Newcastle University.

2. Receive your offer letter.

3. If eligible, you will automatically receive the £10,000 scholarship.

Important Dates

• Start Date: September 2026

• Closing Date: Awards are distributed throughout the academic year before the programme begins.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Newcastle Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarship 2026: £10,000 Support for Nigerian Postgraduate Students