University Sussex Masters Scholarship for Nigerians 2026

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 starting in September 2026.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 1, 2026
• Value£4,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Sussex
• City to studyBrighton
• School to studyUniversity of Sussex
• Eligible CountryNigeria

Benefits

£4,000 tuition fee reduction.

Requirements

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 a full time Masters degree, starting September 2026

You are not eligible for this scholarship if your tuition fees are fully sponsored

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)
  • MSc Climate Change, Development and Policy
  • MA Development Studies
  • MA Food and Development
  • MA Gender and Development
  • MA Globalisation, Business and Development
  • MA Governance, Development and Public Policy
  • MA Poverty, Policy and Development Practice
  • MA Power, Participation and Social Change
  • Degrees in Social work (if receiving an NHS bursary)
  • Online courses
  • Schools direct teaching courses
  • Masters funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding)

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply for a masters degree
2. The scholarship is applied automatically if you meet the eligibility criteria. If this changes at any time, the scholarship will be removed.

For more details, visit University of Sussex Scholarship webpage