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Postgraduate Funding

General funding information for Newcastle University postgraduate students (both UK and International) is available. We also have some funding for research degrees.

MSc Funding - School Masters Bursaries (SMBs)

In recognition of its excellent support from industry, the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences can offer industrial funding for a number of competitive awards.

A full award will be a bursary for full UK fees. Successful students will typically be funded by a full or partial bursary. School Masters Bursaries (SMBs) will be between a minimum of 50% and a maximum of 100% of a full bursary, payable towards fees.

Eligibility

?To be considered for a SMB you must have applied for and been accepted on to one of our MSc programmes.

?You must also have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, a first class or high upper second class equivalent (>65%, grade B average) in your first degree.

How to apply

You should prepare a statement no longer than one side of A4, stating:

?that you wish to apply for a SMB

?why the money will allow you to study for your chosen course at Newcastle University ?what your expectations and ambitions are after completing your MSc.

Email your statement to the relevant MSc Admissions Tutor:

?Environmental Engineering - Dr Charlotte Paterson

?Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering - Dr Jean Hall

?Transport Planning and Engineering, Transport Planning and Business Management, Transport Planning and the Environment, Transport Planning and ITS - Mr Roger Bird ?Hydrogeology and Water Management, Hydroinformatics, Hydrology and Climate Change - Dr James Bathurst

?Environmental Consultancy, Environmental and Petroleum Geochemistry, Petroleum Geochemistry - Dr Martin Cooke

Deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday 30 July 2014. The MSc Admissions Tutor will make the final decision, and applicants will be advised of the outcome on or shortly after this date. You should note, however, that the MSc Admission Tutor may allocate bursaries at any time and it may be that all SMBs are allocated before the deadline. We would encourage an early application. The awards will be paid against the students’ fees prior to registration.

British Hydrological Society Studentships

British students applying to study one of the following full time courses may be able to apply for a British Hydrological Society Studentship.

?MSc Hydrology and Climate Change

?MSc Hydroinformatics

?MSc Hydrogeology and Water Management

The British Hydrological Society is aware of the changing funding environment within the UK with the demise of NERC Master’s degree funding. Given the unique position of the British Hydrological Society to provide leadership, we are keen to support potential MSc students wishing to pursue development of their academic expertise in hydrology. The Society, as such, is proposing to provide a small number of studentships ~￡1000 towards the costs of the Master’s degree (MSc/MRes only) tuition costs at a UK Higher Education Institution.

An Application form and full details of candidate eligibility is attached but can also be downloaded from the British Hydrological Society website at https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html,/awards_prizes.php

Complete applications should be emailed to d.lumbroso@https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html,. No postal applications will be accepted.

The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators

We are proud to be a recipient of a bursary from The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators (https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html, ). This bursary is designed for UK and UK based MSc students undertaking MSc programmes in water, waste and environmental subjects and is currently worth ￡4000. If you wish to apply write to martin.cooke@https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html,. Deadline for applications is 31 May 2014.

Tullow Group Scholarships

Newcastle University is proud to be part of the Tullow Group Scholarships Scheme, managed by the British Council. Awards are given to students from specific host countries where there is a need for key skills. Details of the programme can be found at https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html,/ and the programmes offered by Newcastle University can be found at

https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html,/english/participating-university/newcastle-university. For more information contact the Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme directly

Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Bursaries (for Transport MSc courses)

The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund exists to promote education, research and physical projects related to road transport. It usually awards a number of bursaries each year to students studying a Masters Degree in a subject related to highways or transportation. The awards are made in national competition each year, and are a highly prestigious addition to the CV of any successful candidate.

A number of students on the Newcastle University Transport MSc programme have received these awards in recent years.

For further information see: https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html,/bursaries/

Successful candidates are likely to hold, or expect to achieve a 1st Class or 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification. Applications are made through the applicant's

preferred University. Information will be sent out to applicants when available and if you are interested in applying for one of these bursaries, you should contact the Degree Programme Director: ceg.transport@https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html,

Brian Large Masters Bursaries (for Transport MSc courses)

The Brian Large Bursary Fund supports a few students each year who are taking a Transport Masters degree at a UK University. The awards provide a contribution towards academic fees and living expenses during the year's study. Applicants should have insufficient financial means, from all other sources, to commit to the course. Students in receipt of other awards totalling more than ￡3,000 are not eligible for a Brian Large Masters Bursary.

While there is usually no minimum level of first degree for these awards, the Trustees expect young graduates to have at least a 2.2, preferably a 2.1, but are willing to relax that requirement for outstanding mature student.

Applications are made through the applicant's preferred University, Information will be sent out to applicants when available and if you are interested in applying for one of these bursaries, you should contact the Degree Programme Director: ceg.transport@https://www.360docs.net/doc/6f8636441.html,

CeG Recommend a Friend Scheme

The School of Civil Engineering is offering ￡250 to any international student or graduate of the MSc programmes in CeG who recommends a friend to study on one of our MSc programmes in a subsequent year. The recommendation statement should be made at the time of application, by an email to the MSc Admissions Tutor (see above). The award will be made once the 'friend' has registered and completed the first semester of study.