Applications are open for the Newcastle University MBA Sustainable Leadership Scholarship 2026
Application Deadline: 10 April 2026
About the Award: As a Business School contributes to shaping an inclusive and sustainable future for business and society.
Our MBA Sustainable Leadership Scholarship rewards candidates who can demonstrate substantial experience of leading sustainable and or social business initiatives. The successful candidate will also be an inspirational role model for peers and colleagues looking to become sustainable business leaders of the future.
Type: MBA
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
- hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) for admission in September 2026 to the Full-time MBA programme
- have substantive managerial experience of 3 years or more
- hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
- perform well at interview across all competency areas
- hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English).
- completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English
- have worked or currently work in a sector which is moving to more sustainable business models e.g. energy, packaging
Eligible Countries: Any
To be Taken at (Country): UK
Number of Awards: 1
Value of Award: A full fee award of £33,250, payable towards the cost of tuition fees
Duration of Award: 1 year
How to Apply: Applications and essays will be reviewed by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
- GOODLUCK
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