Aziz Foundation Scholarship 2026 (University of Sussex – Full Tuition for British Muslims): Empowering Community-Driven Leaders through Postgraduate Education

Overview

The Aziz Foundation Scholarship 2026 offers full tuition fee Master’s scholarships to up to five exceptional British Muslims at the University of Sussex for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship is designed for individuals who lack the financial means to pursue postgraduate study and are committed to creating positive social impact within British Muslim communities and wider society.

Eligibility

You must:

• Be eligible for Home fee status

• Be British Muslim and Zakat-eligible / in financial need

• Be actively involved in a Muslim community with strong understanding of issues affecting British Muslims

• Be applying for a Master’s degree at the University of Sussex in one of the following fields:

  • Media & Journalism

  • Sports

  • Arts & Culture

  • Sustainability & Environment

  • Technology

  • Policy or Law

• Demonstrate:

  • Clear understanding of your chosen industry

  • Relevant experience or achievements

  • How the course will enable social impact

  • Long-term commitment to community or societal development in Britain

  • Ability to contribute to:

    • Effective advocacy & improved public perception of British Muslims OR

    • Community service & social development

Who Is Not Eligible

• Applicants to universities other than the University of Sussex

• Online programmes

• Integrated Master’s final year students

• Students already holding another Sussex scholarship

• Applicants to excluded courses (including MBA, MPhil, PGCE, Development Studies programmes, BSMS courses, ESRC-funded Master’s, and others)

Benefits

• 100% tuition fee waiver

• Covers tuition fees only (living costs not included)

Number of Awards

• Up to 5 scholarships

Application Process

• Applications open: January 2026

• Apply directly via the Aziz Foundation website

• No offer from Sussex required at the time of application

• Final selection includes an interview process conducted by the Aziz Foundation

• Admission to Sussex is assessed separately

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 1 May 2026 (12:00 noon)

Selection Criteria

• Financial need (Zakat eligibility)

• Academic and professional merit

• Leadership potential

• Community involvement and impact

• Alignment with Aziz Foundation’s mission

Funding Partners

The University of Sussex is a preferred partner, recognised for:

• Commitment to widening participation

• Addressing BaME attainment gaps

• Providing strong cultural and social support

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Aziz Foundation Scholarship 2026 (University of Sussex – Full Tuition for British Muslims): Empowering Community-Driven Leaders through Postgraduate Education