Newcastle University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Sonya Murray from Jamaica is pursuing an MA in International Development and Education at Newcastle University through the Chevening Scholarship. After discovering her passion for education while teaching in Japan, she co-founded a global student community and linked her international experiences to goals for community transformation in Jamaica.

Read her story to see how staying true to your path can open new doors.

Alfred Navokhi Apaji from Nigeria completed his Master’s in Environmental Engineering at Newcastle University, UK, through the fully funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. With a strong academic background in Industrial Chemistry and a First Class from Modibbo Adama University, his leadership experience and commitment to environmental advocacy during his national service helped shape a compelling application. Despite multiple rejections initially, he refined his approach and went on to secure both the Commonwealth Shared and the Bristol Think Big Scholarships, ultimately choosing the former.

Explore his story to see how persistence, preparation, and purposeful storytelling can turn setbacks into a fully funded opportunity abroad.

Rohith Tirupapuli from India is pursuing an MSc in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management at Newcastle University in the UK, supported by the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship. With a background in Mechanical Engineering from SRM University and three years of professional experience at Amazon and Lowe’s, he chose this program to strengthen his expertise in global supply chain management and advance his career.

Read his story to see how early planning, a strong statement of purpose, and relevant industry experience helped him secure this scholarship.