‘The US Friends Student Scholarship’
a scholarship provided by alumni of Newcastle University
This funding may be available to full time students taking part on the following
scheme:
US Students taking part on Newcastle University’s Study Abroad programme
Details: Terms of the studentship
The US Friends Scholarship is offered, through competitive applications, to up to 3
US students undertaking any of the University’s four Study Abroad strands, these
include: Pre-Medical; Arts and Social Sciences; Agriculture and Engineering;
Business and Finance.
One applicant will be chosen according to evidence of academic ability (which
might be reflected in course results), energy and commitment to studies, financial
circumstances and quality of application.
Each scholarship is offered for one year and is worth $2,000.
Scholarship winners will be invited to attend the University’s Annual Donor
Scholarship Event in June 2011.
Applications: In order to apply please complete an application form and also
provide a statement of support from your academic supervisor in the USA (no more
than 300 words) - Please read the regulations for application
Submitting your Application: Please e-mail your application to
M.P.Pinder@ncl.ac.uk
Deadline for applications: 30th June 2010
Awards will be given for academic year 2010/11
US Friends Student Scholarship
2010/11
SUMMARY OF DETAILS OF THE STUDENTSHIP
Newcastle University offers a partial scholarship award to assist up to 3 US students with good academic
ability to study outside the UK. The Scholarships are only available to full time Newcastle University
students from the US taking part on Newcastle University’s Study Abroad programme.
REGULATIONS
1. The US Friends Scholarships are offered to 3 US students undertaking any of the University’s four Study
Abroad strands including Pre-Medical, Arts and Social Sciences, Agriculture and Engineering and
Business and Finance.
2. This Scholarship(s) is only available to full time Newcastle University students from the US taking part
on Newcastle University’s Study Abroad programme.
3. Each award is worth $2,000 for one year of study and is payable in equal amounts in October and March
of the academic year directly to the holder to use towards living costs.
4. Applicants must be registered students at Newcastle University during the 2010/11 academic year on
one of University’s Study Abroad Programmes.
5. Students will be chosen to receive the award will be assessed according to evidence of academic ability
(which might be reflected in course results), energy and commitment to studies, financial circumstances
and quality of application.
6. Applications must be submitted on the application form attached.
accepted.
Other applications will not be
7. The deadline for applications for the 2010/11 academic year is 30th June 2010.
8. Priority will be given to students from US non-partner institutions. However, applications from US partner
institutions of the University will be considered.
9. The Scholarship award will not be confirmed unless applicants satisfy all conditions related to the
scholarship offer.
10. The University reserves the right to vary all or any scholarship awards at its sole discretion.
11. Scholarship winners will be invited to attend the University’s Annual Donor Scholarship Event in June.
Further Enquiries
Enquiries about this scholarship should be sent to: Tel: +44 191 208 3760 E-mail: M.P.Pinder@ncl.ac.uk
The US Friends Student Scholarship
Application Form
Academic year 2010/2011
Personal details
Surname (in full)
_________________________________________________ Mr / Ms / Mrs / Miss
First name(s) (in full) ______________________________________ Nationality ____________________
Male 
Female 
Date of Birth:
D
D
M
M
Y
Y
Y
Y
Your age (in years) on 1st September 2010 ________
Address:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ Zip code ____________________
Email ___________________________________
Telephone number ___________________________
Financial Circumstances
Expected Federal Funding
$ __________________________________
Anticipated Funds from Sponsors
$ __________________________________
Family / Personal Funding
$ __________________________________
Other Funds (specify) ......................................
$ __________________________________
Total available Funds $ __________________________________
Cost of Fees
$ __________________________________
Living Costs
$ __________________________________
Total Course Costs
$ __________________________________
Personal Statement
Please give details of why you are applying for this scholarship fund, in no more than 300 words, providing
evidence of academic ability, energy and commitment to studies and financial circumstances
Data Protection:
In order to conduct certain parts of its business, for example communicating with you as an applicant,
monitoring recruitment campaigns, the University will need to retain personal data that you have supplied in
this form. The retention of any data will be conducted in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998) and
will not normally be retained for more than two years. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to view the
data that has been retained, or if you do not wish for any data to be retained.
Terms and Conditions:
Please note that you have an obligation to inform the University immediately of any change in your
circumstances that have significance to your application.
Sign below to indicate that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions outlined above:
(Student)
Signed
Date
Personal Tutor Statement
Please give details of the suitability of this student for this scholarship fund, in no more than 300 words,
providing evidence of academic ability, energy and commitment to studies.
(Tutor)
Name ________________________________ Position ________________________________________
Signature _____________________________ Date ___________________________________________
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM IS 30th June 2010
You must enclose the following:
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A completed application
Statement of support from your academic supervisor in the USA (no more than 300 words)
Return the completed form and supporting documentation to: M.P.Pinder@ncl.ac.uk