NU Aspire Scholarship Programme

ASPIRE STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS

Approximately 40% of Northumbria’s students come from areas where participation in higher education has traditionally been low, and over 60% are from the North East, which has the lowest progression rate to higher education in the country. We want to give everyone with the potential to go to university the opportunity to achieve their goal.

For students from low-income backgrounds, the biggest worry isn’t achieving the grades they need to secure a place at Northumbria, but how they’ll afford to study and make the most of their university experience.

Through our NU Aspire Programme, our donors are providing scholarships in everything from the built environment to graphic design, from sports coaching to financial services. We’ve supported care leavers and those estranged from their families, female students and people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to not only access higher education but to succeed in fields in which they are typically under-represented.

Students use this support to help fund their tuition fees, living costs, field trips, specialist equipment, travel, childcare and experiential learning opportunities.

How can you help?

Through our NU Aspire Scholarship Programme, we aim to provide at least 40 new undergraduate scholarships each year, enabling talented students from backgrounds traditionally under-represented in higher education to study and succeed at Northumbria. £4,000 will support an undergraduate student for the duration of their 3-year programme.

We also provide scholarships to support postgraduate students:

£2,000 will support a postgraduate taught student for one year; and
£22,000 will support a postgraduate research student for one year, when match-funded by the University.

Get in touch if you would like to find out more about how you can support the NU Aspire Scholarship Programme.

"I am writing to express my genuine gratitude and sincere thanks to you for supporting my degree. This scholarship has eased my financial pressures, allowing me to fully focus on my studies."

Lambeeda, Student Scholarship recipient

“Engineering has always sparked my curiosity because it is rare in my culture and religion for women to study this field. I thought it would be ideal to explore something new and make a change. Receiving this scholarship has made this possible and I'm very grateful and appreciative.”

Ayesha, Rider Levett Bucknall Scholarship recipient

“Your financial support has significantly impacted my academic career and allowed me to pursue my educational goals passionately. Your faith in my abilities has fuelled my successes, and I will always appreciate your investment in my future.”

Juan, Paul Price Scholarship recipient

"I was ecstatic when I received the e-mail confirming my success. The Scholarship has helped me with living costs and money management, vital in a postgraduate setting."

Tom, Agile Business Consortium Scholarship Recipient

“Since receiving the scholarship award back in my first year of the Design for Industry course, I have seen my grades gradually increase. The award has allowed me to focus more on my workload than any financial burdens that going to university typically has on students.”

Hannah, Flowers Scholarship recipient

“Receiving this scholarship is not only a financial relief but also a tremendous motivation for me to excel academically and make the most of this opportunity.”

Adeel, Cobham-Ultra Post Graduate Research Scholarship recipient

“Thank you for my scholarship award. I had been contemplating taking on extra work during the upcoming Christmas season to address my financial difficulties. With the scholarship, I can dedicate my undivided attention to my studies, and I couldn't be happier or more thankful for this chance.”

Hasnat, Student Scholarship recipient

"This scholarship has significantly alleviated the financial pressure I was facing, allowing me to focus on my studies and reach my full potential."

Lewis, Student Scholarship recipient