The University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships are merit-based awards offered to international and EU students who have secured a place on an eligible full-time taught Master’s programme at Sussex in the United Kingdom. Each award is worth £5,000 and is granted on the strength of your academic performance and potential.
For an African student weighing up the cost of postgraduate study abroad, this scholarship is a useful contribution toward fees. With up to 100 awards available across the majority of Sussex Schools, it widens access to a respected UK institution for high-achieving applicants who are funding their own studies.
The scholarship is competitive and reserved for those with exceptional grades, so it rewards applicants who have already built a strong academic record and chosen one of the many qualifying Master’s courses at Sussex.
Scholarship benefits
- An award of £5,000 toward your Master’s study at the University of Sussex.
- Up to 100 scholarships available across most Sussex Schools.
- Recognition based on academic performance and potential.
Eligibility checklist
- ✔ You are classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
- ✔ You are taking up a place on a full-time Master’s degree at the University of Sussex.
- ✔ You are self-financing your studies.
- ✔ You have exceptional academic grades.
- ✔ You are enrolling on an eligible taught full-time Master’s programme — note that Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE), courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, courses at IDS, the Early Years in Education MA (with Early Years Teacher status), Social Work degrees funded by an NHS bursary, online courses, Schools Direct teaching courses, and Master’s funded by research councils (such as ESRC 1+3) are excluded.
Application tips for African students
- Secure and accept your offer of a place on an eligible Sussex Master’s first — you cannot apply for the scholarship until you have an offer, so start your course application early.
- Plan your English-language test (IELTS or TOEFL) well in advance; book a slot months ahead so your results are ready when Sussex requests them.
- Get your transcripts and certificates certified, and arrange official English translations if your documents are in another language.
- Because selection rests on academic excellence, make your strongest grades and achievements clearly visible in your application materials.
- Line up strong, relevant referees early and give them plenty of notice and context so they can write compelling references.
- Prepare proof-of-funds documents and begin researching the UK student visa process early, since this award is for self-financing students and won’t cover your full costs.
- Complete the separate scholarship application form promptly after you receive your offer — don’t wait for the 30 April deadline.
How to apply
First, apply for and accept an offer on an eligible full-time Master’s degree at the University of Sussex. Once you hold an offer, complete the separate online scholarship application form. The deadline is 30 April 2026 at 23:59. Note that applications were marked as currently closed on the source page, so confirm the current cycle and access the form on the official website: University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for this scholarship?
International and EU students classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes, who are self-financing and hold exceptional academic grades, and who have an offer for an eligible full-time Master’s at Sussex.
How much is the award worth?
Each scholarship is worth £5,000 toward your Master’s study.
How many scholarships are available?
Up to 100 awards are offered across the majority of Sussex Schools.
Which courses are not eligible?
Excluded programmes include Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE), Brighton and Sussex Medical School courses, IDS courses, the Early Years in Education MA, Social Work degrees with an NHS bursary, online courses, Schools Direct teaching courses, and research-council-funded Master’s such as ESRC 1+3.
What is the deadline?
The annual deadline is 30 April 2026 at 23:59. Applications were listed as currently closed, so check the official page for the active cycle.
Do I need an offer before applying for the scholarship?
Yes. You must have received and accepted an offer on an eligible Sussex Master’s, then complete the separate scholarship application form.