Chancellor's International Scholarship

The Chancellor's International Scholarship is the premier award for global talent at the University of Sussex. With up to 100 awards available annually, it is aimed at students who are not only academically gifted but also show the potential to contribute significantly to the university’s research and international community.

Sussex is world-renowned for its research impact and progressive thinking; this scholarship seeks to attract students who embody those values. Because the award is a tuition fee reduction, it significantly lowers the financial barrier for top-tier students to access a world-class British education. The selection committee looks for exceptional grades, typically the equivalent of a First Class degree. It serves as a badge of honour for recipients, identifying them as part of an elite group of scholars at one of the UK’s most beautiful campuses.

• Tuition Fee Reduction: A direct £5,000 deduction from your international tuition fees.
• Academic Recognition: Awarded based on Exceptional status, enhancing your CV for future career opportunities.
• Combination Opportunity: In many cases, this can be combined with other awards, such as the Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarship, to maximise your total funding.

• Be classified as Overseas for fee purposes.
• Be self-financing (not fully sponsored by a government or third party).
• Hold an offer for a full-time taught Master's degree starting September 2026.
• Possess exceptional academic grades 
• Exclusions: Online courses, PhDs, PGCEs, and courses at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School are not eligible.

• Level: Postgraduate Taught (Master’s).
• Field of Study: Available across most departments, including Science, Business, Arts, and Humanities.
• Notable Exclusions: MA Development Studies and certain Institute of Development Studies (IDS) courses are excluded from this specific award.

The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive institution located in Brighton, just an hour from London.

• Global Ranking: Consistently ranked in the top 50 in the UK and top 1% globally.
• Campus: The only UK university surrounded by a National Park (the South Downs), offering a stunning and peaceful study environment.
• Reputation: Sussex is world-famous for its focus on Social Sciences, International Development, and interdisciplinary research.

• Sussex Application Number: You must first apply for a course.
• Academic Transcripts: To prove your exceptional grade status.
• Personal Statement: A specific scholarship statement (distinct from your course statement) focusing on your academic achievements and potential impact.