Sussex University Aziz Foundation Scholarship (2024)
Introduction
The University of Sussex, in partnership with the Aziz Foundation, is offering full tuition fee scholarships for Masters programs to five exceptional British Muslims for the 2024/25 academic year. These scholarships aim to empower British Muslims who lack the financial means to pursue postgraduate studies, enabling them to bring about positive change in their communities and beyond.
Eligibility
Who is Eligible
- 'Home' Fee Status: Must be eligible for 'Home' fee status.
- Field of Study: Applying for a Masters in Media and Journalism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sustainability and Environment, Technology, Policy, or Law.
- Community Involvement: Active within a Muslim community and demonstrate an intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities.
- Financial Need: Must be Zakat-eligible/in financial need.
- Industry Understanding: Demonstrate an excellent understanding of your chosen industry with relevant prior experience and/or achievements.
- Social Impact: Demonstrate knowledge of how the course will enable you to generate social impact.
- Commitment to Community Development: Long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain.
- Impact Areas: Show how the course will increase your effectiveness in one of the following areas relating to British Muslims:
- Effective Advocacy and Enhance Public Perception
- Community Service and Social Development
Who Isn’t Eligible
- Applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex.
- Progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex.
- Studying an online course.
- Already holding another University of Sussex scholarship (i.e., Chancellors Masters Scholarship).
Excluded Courses
- Certificates and Diplomas
- Courses at IDS
- Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status)
- MBA
- Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary)
- Online courses
- BSMS courses
- PGCE courses
- Schools direct teaching courses
- Any Masters funded by the research councils (e.g., those receiving ESRC 1+3 funding)
Eligible Countries
- United Kingdom
Field of Study
- Media and Journalism
- Sports
- Arts and Culture
- Sustainability and Environment
- Technology
- Policy
- Law
Host Institute
University of Sussex
Scholarship Benefits
- Amount: Full fee waiver
- Type of Award: Full tuition fee waiver
- Funding Type: Partnership with the Aziz Foundation
Number of Awards
- Up to 5 scholarships are available
Application Start and Closing Date
- Application Deadline: 30 June 2024, 23:59 (GMT)
How to Apply
To apply for an Aziz Foundation scholarship, please visit the
AZIZ FOUNDATION LOGIN :
The successful applicants will be selected through an interview process run by the Aziz Foundation. The scholarship will cover only the tuition fees at the University of Sussex. Applicants do not need to hold an offer prior to applying. However, please note that admission to the scholarship program will depend on Sussex’s separate admissions process.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned.
Bond
Not specified.
Other Details
Funding Partners
The University of Sussex is one of the Aziz Foundation’s preferred partners. These institutions:
- Share core values with the Aziz Foundation and actively promote Widening Participation at postgraduate level.
- Are aware of concerns of unconscious bias and addressing the BaME attainment gap.
- Provide specific cultural and social support to BaME students.
Contact Information
- Email: scholarships@sussex.ac.uk
Availability
- At level(s): PG (taught)
Testimonial
“I really cannot express how grateful I am to have been afforded this opportunity to study Art History and Museum Curating at Sussex. Without your support, achieving this would have been tremendously difficult, if not impossible. Because of your scholarship, I have moved to this wonderful city and am building an exciting future for myself in the Arts industry!” - Alice Seagrave-Hindmarch, Art History and Museum Curating 2020
Conclusion
The Aziz Foundation Scholarship at the University of Sussex offers a unique opportunity for eligible British Muslims to pursue their Masters in various fields with full tuition fee waiver. This scholarship aims to empower individuals to bring about positive change in their communities and beyond, aligning with the core values of the Aziz Foundation and the University of Sussex.
Official Web Address
For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page at Sussex Aziz Foundation Scholarship.
Note: The application deadline is 30 June 2024. Applicants are advised to check the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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