Sussex University Chancellor's Masters Scholarship (2024) UK
Introduction
The University of Sussex is delighted to offer the Chancellor's Masters Scholarships for 2024 entry. These scholarships are aimed at First Class graduates from institutions in the UK or Ireland. With only 100 scholarships available, the application process is highly competitive.
Eligibility
Who is Eligible
- Must have studied a Bachelors (Hons) at a UK or Irish university and hold, or expect to achieve, a First Class.
- Have accepted an offer of a place on an eligible full-time or part-time Masters course to start in September 2024.
Who Isn’t Eligible
- Applicants 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.
- 2024 Sussex graduates.
- Studied at a UK University’s overseas campus or external programme.
- Studying one of the Excluded courses listed below:
Excluded Courses
- Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE)
- Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
- Courses at IDS
- Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status)
- 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)
Eligible Countries
- Afghanistan
Field of Study
- Eligible full-time or part-time Masters courses offered at the University of Sussex
Host Institute
University of Sussex
Scholarship Benefits
- Amount: £3,000 for 'Home' fee applicants or £5,000 for 'Overseas' fee applicants
- Type of Award: Tuition fee reduction
- Funding Type: Sussex funded
Number of Awards
- 100 scholarships available
- As of the end of March, a quarter of available awards have been allocated
Application Start and Closing Date
- Application Deadline: 1 August 2024, 23:59 (GMT)
- Applications open in January 2024. Due to limited awards, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
How to Apply
To be considered for the Chancellor's Masters Scholarship:
- Receive and accept an offer of a place on an eligible Masters at Sussex.
- Hold, or expect to achieve, a First Class UK or Irish Bachelors degree.
- Provide a statement of academic interests including:
- Your previous academic achievement and excellence
- Your academic and career aspirations after completing your Masters
- Any work or extra-curricular activity related to your Masters
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned.
Bond
Priority will be given to those who have not already completed a postgraduate qualification.
Other Details
Contact Information
- Email: scholarships@sussex.ac.uk
Terms and Conditions
- Sussex 2024 graduates are not eligible for this scholarship, instead, they will automatically be eligible for either the Sussex Graduate Scholarship or Sussex Alumni Award, depending on the final degree classification.
- As the Chancellor's Masters Scholarship is funded by the University of Sussex, it cannot be combined with other Sussex scholarships (e.g., Chancellor's International Scholarship).
Conclusion
The Chancellor's Masters Scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for First Class graduates from the UK or Irish universities to pursue their Masters studies at the University of Sussex with financial support. With tuition fee reductions of up to £5,000, this scholarship aims to encourage academic excellence and facilitate the academic growth of its recipients.
Official Web Address
For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page at Sussex University Scholarship.
Note: The application start date is in January 2024. Applicants are advised to check the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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