To help gifted, worthy, and aspirational postgraduate students, the University of Sussex has formally announced its entire lineup of Masters scholarships for the 2026 academic year. These prizes will be a combination of donor-funded and Sussex-funded. These options will continue to be available throughout different application windows in 2026, providing potential students from the UK, Ireland, and other countries with a variety of ways to pay for their education.
This list compiles all of Sussex’s master’s-level scholarship opportunities for the 2026 admission, outlining each one’s benefits, target audience, and deadline for applications.
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Masters Scholarships at the University of Sussex in 2026
Each scholarship is listed in detail below, along with information about funding, eligibility, and application deadlines.
| Scholarship Name | Eligible Degree / Field | Funding Amount | Eligibility / Notes | Application Deadline |
| Cate Haste Scholarship in History | Taught Master’s in History | £3,000 | Outstanding applicants dedicated to historical research | 1 July 2026, 23:59 |
| Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film | Taught Master’s in Media and Film | £3,000 | Motivated students in media analysis, production, or film theory | 1 July 2026, 23:59 |
| Chancellor’s International Scholarships | Taught Master’s (International students) | £5,000 | Exceptional international students with strong academic potential | 30 April 2026, 23:59 |
| Chancellor’s Masters Scholarship | Taught Master’s (UK or Irish First Class graduates) | Up to £5,000 | High-achieving graduates from UK/Irish universities | 1 August 2026, 23:59 |
| John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering | Taught Master’s in Engineering | £10,000 (3 awards) | Enhancing excellence in Engineering | 1 May 2026, 23:59 |
| Marcy Carpenter Scholarship | Corruption and Governance MA | £10,000 | Committed to governance, transparency, and anti-corruption studies | 1 June 2026, 23:59 |
| Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media | Taught Master’s in Media | £5,000 | One international student; promotes diversity and excellence | 1 June 2026, 23:59 |
| Sussex Alumni Scholarship | Any Master’s for returning Sussex graduates | £3,000 | Previous Sussex graduates returning for a Master’s degree | 1 September 2026, 23:59 |
| Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships | Master’s (various fields) | Varies | Forward-thinking students with ambition for social, academic, or professional advancement | 30 April 2026, 23:59 |
