# Awards, Competitions and Funding
**Source**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/
**Parent**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/
[Careers Service](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
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- [Explore your options](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/)
[Explore your options](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/)
- [Occupations](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/occupations/)
- [Changing or leaving your course](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/change-or-leave-course/)
- [Career planning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/career-planning/)
- [Making career choices](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/career-planning/making-career-choices/)
- [What do graduates do](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/career-planning/what-graduates-do/)
- [Making contacts](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/making-contacts/)
- [Newcastle alumni on Linkedin](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/making-contacts/newcastle-alumni-linkedin/)
- [Social media](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/making-contacts/social-media/)
- [Information interviews](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/making-contacts/information-interviews/)
- [Mentoring](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/making-contacts/mentoring/)
- [Further study](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/)
- [Masters](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/masters/)
- [Finding and applying for a masters](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/masters/finding-and-applying/)
- [Funding a Masters Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/masters/funding/)
- [PhD](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/phd/)
- [Finding and applying for a PhD](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/phd/finding-and-applying/)
- [Funding for a PhD](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/phd/funding/)
- [Applying for teaching training](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/teacher-training/)
- [Application process](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/teacher-training/applications/)
- [School based work experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/teacher-training/work-experience/)
- [Interviews](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/teacher-training/interviews/)
- [Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/teacher-training/funding/)
- [Applying for medical school](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/medical/)
- [Application process](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/medical/applications/)
- [Admissions tests](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/medical/admissions-tests/)
- [Interviews](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/medical/interviews/)
- [Financial support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/medical/financial-support/)
- [Gaining experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/medical/experience/)
- [Finding and choosing a course](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/medical/finding-a-course/)
- [Applying for dental school](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/dental/)
- [Financial support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/dental/financial-support/)
- [Interviews](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/dental/interviews/)
- [Admissions tests](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/dental/admissions-tests/)
- [Personal statement](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/dental/personal-statement/)
- [Application process](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/dental/applications/)
- [Gaining experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/dental/experience/)
- [Gain skills and experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/)
[Gain skills and experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/)
- [Internships, Placements and Shadowing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/)
- [Insight Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/insight-days/)
- [Unpaid Work Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/unpaid-experience/)
- [Internships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/internships/)
- [Placements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/placements/)
- [Shadowing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/shadowing/)
- [Graduate framework](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/graduate-framework/)
- [Volunteering](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/volunteering/)
- [Study abroad](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/study-abroad/)
- [Global work experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/global-experience/)
- [Virtual opportunities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/virtual/)
- [Career modules](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/career-modules/)
- [Career development module](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/career-modules/career-development-module/)
- [Careers service placement module](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/career-modules/careers-service-placement-module/)
- [Awards, competitions and funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/)
- [The ncl+ award](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/ncl-plus-award/)
- [Newcastle University Awards](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/newcastle-university-awards/)
- [External competitions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/competitions/)
- [Make it happen fund](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/make-it-happen-fund/)
- [Find jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/)
[Find jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/)
- [Recruitment agencies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/recruitment-agencies/)
- [Part-time jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/part-time-jobs/)
- [Jobs on Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/part-time-jobs/jobs-on-campus/)
- [Researching employers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/researching-employers/)
- [Identifying fake jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/researching-employers/fake-jobs/)
- [Graduate jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/)
- [North East jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/north-east-jobs/)
- [International jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/international-jobs/)
- [Asia](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/international-jobs/asia/)
- [Working abroad](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/international-jobs/working-abroad/)
- [Africa and Middle East](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/international-jobs/africa-and-middle-east/)
- [Americas](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/international-jobs/americas/)
- [Australasia](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/international-jobs/australasia/)
- [Europe](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/international-jobs/europe/)
- [International resources](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/graduate-jobs/international-jobs/international-resources/)
- [Work for yourself](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/)
[Work for yourself](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/)
- [Advice and coaching](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/advice/)
- [Events and workshops](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/events/)
- [Central Workshops](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/events/central-workshops/)
- [Coffee and Connections](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/events/coffee-and-connections/)
- [Community Socials](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/events/community-socials/)
- [Support for International Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/international-students/)
- [Resources and Opportunities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/resources-and-opportunities/)
- [Start Up Co-Working Space](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/startup-space/)
- [START UP stories](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/start-up-stories/)
- [News](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/start-up-stories/news/)
- [Pop-Up Shop](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/pop-up-shop/)
- [Grant funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/grant-funding/)
- [Making applications](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/)
[Making applications](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/)
- [Handling job offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/job-offers/)
- [Applications](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/applications/)
- [CVs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/applications/cvs/)
- [Cover letters](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/applications/cover-letters/)
- [Application forms](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/applications/applications/)
- [LinkedIn profiles](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/applications/linkedin-profiles/)
- [Interviews and assessment centres](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/interviews-assessments/)
- [Interviews](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/interviews-assessments/interviews/)
- [Assessment centres](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/interviews-assessments/assessment-centres/)
- [Recruitment tests](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/interviews-assessments/recruitment-tests/)
- [Support and resources](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/)
[Support and resources](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/)
- [Access support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/support/)
- [One-to-one support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/support/one-to-one/)
- [Workshops](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/support/workshops/)
- [Access online resources](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/online-resources/)
- [Using MyCareer](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/online-resources/mycareer/)
- [Online Career Resources](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/online-resources/tools/)
- [Tailored information](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/tailored-information/)
- [Equality, Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/tailored-information/edi/)
- [International students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/tailored-information/international-students/)
- [Prospective students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/tailored-information/prospective-students/)
- [Undergraduate students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/tailored-information/undergraduate-students/)
- [Graduates](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/tailored-information/graduates/)
- [Postgraduate researchers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/tailored-information/pgr/)
- [Using AI for your career](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/using-ai/)
- [Graduate Employment and Work Experience Directory](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/graduate-outcomes/)
- [About](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/about/)
- [For Employers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/employers/)
- [Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/events/)
- [Student and Graduate Stories](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/stories/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/contact-us/)
- [MyCareer](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/support-and-resources/online-resources/mycareer/)
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## Discover a world beyond your course
Being at university is so much more than your course. At Newcastle, you can get involved with a range of opportunities and activities outside your degree. As well as gaining valuable experience, you can also get recognition for your achievements through our awards.
[## ncl+ Award
Receive credit for your extra-curricular activities and learn how to demonstrate your skills to employers.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/ncl-plus-award)
[## Newcastle University Award
Gain recognition for your contribution to university life and extra-curricular activities. Winners attend a celebration dinner and receive formal recognition on their degree transcripts.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/newcastle-university-awards)
[## External competitions
Stand out to employers, develop your skills and build your network, with chances to win great prizes.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/competitions)
[## Make It Happen Fund
Receive help with the costs of attending interviews and internships, or to explore a business idea.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/make-it-happen-fund)
[## START UP Fund
If you have an early-stage, well-developed business idea or opportunity that you're looking to grow, you may be eligible to apply for equity-free grant funding.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/work-for-yourself)