Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The Mister Gees Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship is a competitive funding opportunity offered at Newcastle University to support postgraduate students pursuing advanced study in agriculture, sustainable food systems, and environmental resource management. The scholarship aims to advance educational and vocational opportunities in farming, sustainable fishing, and water management.

This award provides financial assistance to eligible postgraduate students commencing full-time study in September 2025 within relevant MSc programmes. The scholarship is designed to support talented individuals demonstrating academic potential and commitment to sustainable agricultural and environmental development.

Successful recipients are expected to engage with the donor community by providing introductory and progress updates during their course of study. Scholars may also be invited to participate in promotional and engagement activities related to student support initiatives at the university.

General Description 
This scholarship supports postgraduate study at Newcastle University for students enrolling in eligible programmes related to agriculture and environmental sciences. It is funded by the Mister Gees Foundation, with the objective of promoting advancement in sustainable agriculture, food security, sustainable fishing practices, and water resource management. One award is available for the 2025–26 academic cycle.

[Eligibility Criteria]

• Open to both home and international postgraduate students
• Must be commencing full-time study in September 2025
• Must be enrolled in one of the following programmes:
  • MSc Agricultural and Environmental Science
  • MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
• Applicants should demonstrate academic merit and relevant interest in agriculture, sustainability, or environmental resource management

[Required expertise/skills]

• Strong academic background in agriculture, environmental science, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture, food systems, or environmental management
• Ability to engage in postgraduate-level research and coursework
• Strong communication skills for reporting progress and academic engagement

Salary details

• Scholarship value: £5,000 for one year of full-time study

Application Deadline

• 31 October 2025

Application Link

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