A limited number of scholarships are available to international Masters applicants. These are highly competitive and only applicants with excellent academic achievement and potential will be considered. If you have exceptional grades to date, you can apply for a scholarship after you have received an offer to study at the University of Sussex in 2025.
What you get : £5,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be classified as ‘Overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on a full time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be self-financing.
Have exceptional academic grades (see 'Qualifications advice' for indication of minimum grades required; this does not include all accepted qualifications and is instead intended as guidance).
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
Are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
Are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex.
Are studying an online course.
Are already holding another University of Sussex scholarship (i.e Chancellor's Masters Scholarship).
Chancellor's Masters Scholarships are available for First Class graduates from institutions in the UK or Ireland. There are only 100 scholarships available, so there is a competitive application process.
What you get
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
have studied a Bachelors (Hons) at a UK or Irish university and hold, or expect to achieve, a First Class Honours degree.
have accepted an offer of a place on an eligible full time or part time Masters course to start in September 2025.
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex.
studied at a UK University’s overseas campus or external programme.
are already in receipt of the Sussex Alumni Scholarship (if you have also been assessed as 'Home' for fees).
This scholarship is offered to an applicant from the USA who will be taking up a place to study a full time Masters degree at Sussex in September 2025.
What you get
Equivalent of $10,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on a full time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be a US national or provide proof of residency.
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
Are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
Are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex.
The GREAT Britain Campaign is the UK government’s initiative to promote the UK internationally as a GREAT place to visit, study and do business. The British Council is a partner in the campaign to raise awareness and promote the UK’s strengths in education, English language and the arts. The GREAT Scholarships scheme is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council and the University of Sussex.
What you get: £10,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have received and accepted an offer of a place to study an eligible Masters degree at the University of Sussex starting in 2025. You must also:
be a citizen of China.
hold a Chinese passport.
have been assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
have excellent grades.
have clear and specific goals with defined links to your course.
be prepared to attend networking events as part of the GREAT scholarships programme, sharing your experiences, ambitions on how you and your home country can benefit from your UK study.
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
Are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
Are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex.
The GREAT Britain Campaign is the UK government’s initiative to promote the UK internationally as a GREAT place to visit, study and do business. The British Council is a partner in the campaign to raise awareness and promote the UK’s strengths in education, English language and the arts. The GREAT Scholarships scheme is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council and the University of Sussex.
What you get: £10,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have received and accepted an offer of a place to study an eligible Masters degree at the University of Sussex starting in 2025. You must also:
be a citizen of Kenya.
hold a Kenyan passport.
have been assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
have excellent grades.
have clear and specific goals with defined links to your course.
be prepared to attend networking events as part of the GREAT scholarships programme, sharing your experiences, ambitions on how you and your home country can benefit from your UK study.
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
Are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
Are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex.
The GREAT Britain Campaign is the UK government’s initiative to promote the UK internationally as a GREAT place to visit, study and do business. The British Council is a partner in the campaign to raise awareness and promote the UK’s strengths in education, English language and the arts. The GREAT Scholarships scheme is jointly funded by the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, the British Council and the University of Sussex.
What you get: £10,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have received and accepted an offer of a place to study an eligible Masters degree at the University of Sussex starting in 2025. You must also:
be a citizen of Thailand.
hold a Thai passport.
have been assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
have excellent grades.
have clear and specific goals with defined links to your course.
be prepared to attend networking events as part of the GREAT scholarships programme, sharing your experiences, ambitions on how you and your home country can benefit from your UK study.
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
Are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
Are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex.
The Mandela Scholarship was established to protest against the injustice of apartheid and raise the profile of Nelson Mandela’s struggle for freedom. Following his release from prison in 1990, Mandela wrote to the Scholarship Fund stating: "the power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation". Applicants must evidence how they embrace the values of Mandela and evidence their commitment to using the degree towards the educational, social, cultural and economic development of South Africa.
What you get
Successful applicants will have their full masters tuition fee waived and receive £16,440 cash maintenance, paid across the year in monthly installments.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
have applied and received an offer for a full time, eligible Masters degree at Sussex starting in September 2025.
have been assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
be a South African national.
hold a good undergraduate degree from an African university, the equivalent of a UK Upper Second class degree.
Preference may be given to candidates with work experience, who see a Masters at Sussex as a catalyst for future career development. Preference will also be given to applicants that do not already hold the equivalent of a UK Masters degree.
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
The University of Sussex has been awarded the title of University of Sanctuary, in recognition of its efforts to welcome and support forced migrants. This Sanctuary Scholarship is one way that the University supports students that are unable to receive student loans; to enable them to take up a place on their chosen degree at Sussex.
What you get
Full 'Overseas' tuition fee waiver.
£16,440 living costs.
Sussexsport membership.
This scholarship is offered to forced migrants or applicants granted a temporary form of leave only, to provide financial assistance in order to enable them to take up a place on a Masters degree at the University of Sussex.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have received an offer of a place to study a Masters degree at the University of Sussex. starting in September 2025. You must also:
Have submitted, or are the dependent of someone who has submitted, an application to the UK Home Office for recognition as a Refugee; or
Have been granted temporary form of leave to remain in the UK as a result of an asylum application (e.g. limited leave to remain, humanitarian protection) and not be eligible for funding from Student Finance England; or
Be a partner/child of an asylum seeker or an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child; and
Have a household income of under £35,000; and
Be unable to access UK government student financial support because of your current immigration status.
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
Are not currently residing in the UK.
Have applied for, or received, recognition as Refugee (or other forms of temporary leave as the result of an application for Asylum) in a country which is not the UK.
Are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
Are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex.
This scholarship is for applicants who are a nationals of Bangladesh, are classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
What you get: £4,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be a national of Bangladesh.
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on an eligible full-time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be self-financing.
Students with an offer to study in the University of Sussex Business School will be able to combine this scholarship with the Business School International Masters Award (2025). Students with an offer to study in the School of Engineering & Informatics will be able to combine this scholarship with the Engineering & Informatics International Masters Award (2025).
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if your full tuition fees will be paid to the university by a sponsor (and you are exempt from paying a tuition fee deposit).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are progressing from the University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are going to study any of the following:
Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE).
Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Courses at IDS.
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status).
Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary).
Online courses.
School direct teaching courses.
Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding).
As this scholarship is funded by the University of Sussex, it is not possible to combine this with other Sussex scholarships (e.g. Chancellor's International Scholarship).
Applicants from Egypt, classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes, can receive up to £4,500 if they are joining a Sussex Bachelors degree in 2025
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be a national of Egypt.
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on an eligible full-time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be self-financing.
Students with an offer to study in the University of Sussex Business School will be able to combine this scholarship with the Business School International Masters Award (2025). Students with an offer to study in the School of Engineering & Informatics will be able to combine this scholarship with the Engineering & Informatics International Masters Award (2025).
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if your full tuition fees will be paid to the university by a sponsor (and you are exempt from paying a tuition fee deposit).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are progressing from the University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are going to study any of the following:
Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE).
Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Courses at IDS.
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status).
Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary).
Online courses.
School direct teaching courses.
Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding).
As this scholarship is funded by the University of Sussex, it is not possible to combine this with other Sussex scholarships (e.g. Chancellor's International Scholarship).
This scholarship is for applicants who are nationals of India, are classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
What you get: £4,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be a national of India.
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on an eligible full-time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be self-financing.
Students with an offer to study in the University of Sussex Business School will be able to combine this scholarship with the Business School International Masters Award (2025). Students with an offer to study in the School of Engineering & Informatics will be able to combine this scholarship with the Engineering & Informatics International Masters Award (2025).
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if your full tuition fees will be paid to the university by a sponsor (and you are exempt from paying a tuition fee deposit).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are progressing from the University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are going to study any of the following:
Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE).
Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Courses at IDS.
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status).
Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary).
Online courses.
School direct teaching courses.
Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding).
As this scholarship is funded by the University of Sussex, it is not possible to combine this with other Sussex scholarships (e.g. Chancellor's International Scholarship).
This scholarship is for applicants who are nationals of Nigeria, are classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
What you get: £4,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be a national of Nigeria.
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on an eligible full-time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be self-financing.
Students with an offer to study in the University of Sussex Business School will be able to combine this scholarship with the Business School International Masters Award (2025). Students with an offer to study in the School of Engineering & Informatics will be able to combine this scholarship with the Engineering & Informatics International Masters Award (2025).
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if your full tuition fees will be paid to the university by a sponsor (and you are exempt from paying a tuition fee deposit).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are progressing from the University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are going to study any of the following:
Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE).
Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Courses at IDS.
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status).
Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary).
Online courses.
School direct teaching courses.
Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding).
As this scholarship is funded by the University of Sussex, it is not possible to combine this with other Sussex scholarships (e.g. Chancellor's International Scholarship).
This scholarship is for applicants who are nationals of Pakistan, are classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
What you get: £4,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be a national of Pakistan.
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on an eligible full-time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be self-financing.
Students with an offer to study in the University of Sussex Business School will be able to combine this scholarship with the Business School International Masters Award (2025). Students with an offer to study in the School of Engineering & Informatics will be able to combine this scholarship with the Engineering & Informatics International Masters Award (2025).
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if your full tuition fees will be paid to the university by a sponsor (and you are exempt from paying a tuition fee deposit).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are progressing from the University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are going to study any of the following:
Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE).
Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Courses at IDS.
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status).
Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary).
Online courses.
School direct teaching courses.
Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding).
As this scholarship is funded by the University of Sussex, it is not possible to combine this with other Sussex scholarships (e.g. Chancellor's International Scholarship).
This scholarship is for applicants who are nationals of Turkey, are classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
What you get: £4,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be a national of Turkey.
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on an eligible full-time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be self-financing.
Students with an offer to study in the University of Sussex Business School will be able to combine this scholarship with the Business School International Masters Award (2025). Students with an offer to study in the School of Engineering & Informatics will be able to combine this scholarship with the Engineering & Informatics International Masters Award (2025).
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if your full tuition fees will be paid to the university by a sponsor (and you are exempt from paying a tuition fee deposit).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are progressing from the University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are going to study any of the following:
Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE).
Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Courses at IDS.
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status).
Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary).
Online courses.
School direct teaching courses.
Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding).
As this scholarship is funded by the University of Sussex, it is not possible to combine this with other Sussex scholarships (e.g. Chancellor's International Scholarship).
This scholarship is for applicants who are nationals of Vietnam, are classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
What you get: £4,000.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be a national of Vietnam.
Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
Be taking up a place on an eligible full-time Masters degree, starting September 2025.
Be self-financing.
Students with an offer to study in the University of Sussex Business School will be able to combine this scholarship with the Business School International Masters Award (2025). Students with an offer to study in the School of Engineering & Informatics will be able to combine this scholarship with the Engineering & Informatics International Masters Award (2025).
Who isn’t eligible
You are not eligible for this scholarship if your full tuition fees will be paid to the university by a sponsor (and you are exempt from paying a tuition fee deposit).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are progressing from the University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC).
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are going to study any of the following:
Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE).
Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Courses at IDS.
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status).
Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary).
Online courses.
School direct teaching courses.
Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding).
As this scholarship is funded by the University of Sussex, it is not possible to combine this with other Sussex scholarships (e.g. Chancellor's International Scholarship).
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