Top Sussex Masters Scholarships 2026 — Funding Up to £10,000 for UK & International Students 

Overview

The University of Sussex offers a wide range of Masters-level scholarships for 2026, including donor-funded and Sussex-funded awards. These scholarships support students across History, Media, Engineering, Governance, International Study, and more. Funding ranges from £3,000 to £10,000, with some awards specifically for international or country-specific applicants.

Eligibility

Eligibility varies by scholarship, but commonly includes:

• Holding an offer to study a taught Master’s programme at Sussex in 2026

• Meeting academic requirements (e.g., First Class degree, depending on scholarship)

• Being a UK/Home, EU, or International student (scholarship-dependent)

• Some scholarships target:

  • International applicants

  • Pakistani nationals

  • Sussex alumni

  • Students applying to specific fields such as History, Engineering, Media, or Governance

Benefits

Scholarships offer funding between £3,000 and £10,000 depending on the award:

• Cate Haste Scholarship (History/Media/Film) — £3,000

• Chancellor’s International Scholarship — £5,000

• Chancellor’s Masters Scholarship — up to £5,000

• John Kinghorn Engineering Scholarship — £10,000

• Marcy Carpenter Scholarship — £10,000 (Corruption & Governance MA)

• Shan Vaswani Borgartz Media Scholarship — £5,000

• Sussex Alumni Scholarship — £3,000

• Sussex Pakistan Scholarship — £4,000

• Progressive Futures Scholarships — £10,000

Program Components

Varies by award, but may include:

• Funding applied toward tuition fees

• Recognition as a Sussex scholar

• Some programmes reserved for specific study areas:

  • Engineering

  • Media/Film

  • Corruption & Governance

  • Progressive Futures pathways

Application Requirements

Requirements differ per scholarship, but commonly include:

• Personal statement or scholarship essay

• Proof of academic excellence

• Offer letter for an eligible Master’s programme

• Where required, evidence of nationality (e.g., Pakistan Scholarship)

• CV or academic documents (scholarship-dependent)

Selection Criteria

Most scholarships consider:

• Academic merit

• Quality of personal statement

• Relevance of chosen programme

• Contribution potential (for donor-funded awards)

• Nationality or alumni status (for specific schemes)

Application Process

• Apply for your chosen Masters programme.

• Submit the relevant scholarship application before the listed deadline.

• Some scholarships automatically consider eligible applicants; others require a separate form.

Important Dates