British Chambers of Commerce Scholarship

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), are offering one scholarship award for a student studying the MSc Urban Planning programme at Newcastle University.

The Scholarship is sponsored by the BCC Skills Fund and is available for a person who is considered a Home Student (for fees purposes) and whose intention is to work in a UK local authority after completing their studies.

The successful applicant will study the MSc Urban Planning full-time, commencing in September 2026.

Candidates must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

• be in financial need as assessed by the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
• be from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background
• be from a Gypsy, Roma or Traveller community
• have a disability
• be a care leaver
• have care responsibilities
• be first generation in family to attend university at postgraduate level