Sussex Alumni Scholarship
Overview / About the Scholarship
The Sussex Alumni Scholarship is designed to foster a lifelong academic relationship between the University of Sussex and its global graduate community. Recognizing the value of continued education, the university offers this unlimited fee discount to encourage its alumni to further specialize their skills or pivot into new career paths through postgraduate study.
Unlike competitive merit awards, this scholarship is an entitlement for those who have already been part of the Sussex community. Whether you are an international graduate who completed your undergraduate degree in Brighton or an exchange student who spent a semester on campus, this award makes returning to the University of Sussex more financially accessible. The scholarship is applied directly as a fee waiver, reducing the overall cost of a one-year Master’s program. For students working with NWC Education, this is an excellent opportunity to leverage their previous UK study experience to gain a Master's degree from a world-top 1% university at a significantly reduced rate.
Scholarship Value / Benefits
- Direct Financial Support: A fixed £3,000 deduction from your international tuition fees.
- Unlimited Availability: Every eligible applicant who meets the criteria is guaranteed the award.
- Ease of Access: No complex application forms or video submissions are required.
- Continued Community: Allows students to build upon their existing networks and familiarity with the Sussex campus and faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, a candidate must:
- Have graduated from Sussex with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree.
- OR have completed a Sussex Summer School or a Visiting/Exchange program at Sussex.
- Hold an offer for an eligible full-time or part-time Master's degree starting in September 2026.
- Be classified as an Overseas or Home fee payer.
- Exclusions: This award cannot be combined with other Sussex-funded scholarships
Level & Field of Study
Level: Postgraduate Taught (Master’s).
Field of Study: Available across most disciplines (Business, Arts, Sciences).
Exclusions:
- Online courses.
- PhDs/Research degrees.
- Courses at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
- Specific Development degrees
Host University / Provider Info
The University of Sussex is an internationally recognised, research-intensive university based in Brighton, UK.
- Global Standing: Consistently ranked among the top universities in the world, particularly for its impact in Social Sciences and International Development.
- Alumni Network: With a global community of over 180,000 alumni, Sussex offers graduates a powerful professional network.
- Academic Excellence: The university is known for its interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore complex global issues through multiple academic lenses.
Required Documents
Because the award is linked to your previous study at Sussex, the process is streamlined:
- University Application Number: Issued for your new Master's application.
- Proof of Previous Study: Your previous Sussex student ID number or a copy of your Sussex degree certificate/transcript.
- Course Offer Letter: Evidence of your admission for the 2026/27 academic year.
How to Apply
- Apply for a Master's: Submit an application for an eligible course via the University of Sussex website or NWC Education.
- Declare Alumni Status: During the application process, ensure you answer Yes to the question asking if you have previously studied at the University of Sussex.
- Automatic Verification: The Admissions and Scholarships office will verify your previous record.
- Confirmation: Once you receive an offer for an eligible course, you will receive an email confirming the £3,000 discount.
- Deadline: You must have accepted your offer by 1 September 2026.
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