University of Sussex Chancellor's Masters Scholarship 2026

The University of Sussex is offering the Chancellor’s Masters Scholarship to First Class graduates from UK or Irish universities, including Sussex itself. With only 100 awards available, this scholarship supports students enrolling in eligible full-time or part-time Master’s courses beginning in September 2026. Selection is competitive.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 1, 2026
• Value£3,000 - £5,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Sussex
• City to studyBrighton
• School to studyUniversity of Sussex
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• £3,000 - £5,000

Requirements

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 2026

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

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To be considered for the Chancellor's Masters Scholarship, you need to have received and accepted an offer of a place on an eligible Masters at Sussex and hold, or expect to achieve, a First Class UK or Irish Bachelors degree. To apply for the scholarship, you are required to provide a statement of academic interests. You should include information about:

• your previous academic achievement and excellence
• your academic and career aspirations after you have completed your Masters
• any work or extra-curricular activity you have undertaken that relates to your Masters

Application form

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