University of Sussex India Scholarship (Masters) 2025

The University of Sussex India Scholarship (Master's) 2025 is offered by the University of Sussex to support high-achieving students from India who wish to pursue a full-time Master’s degree program starting in September 2025. This scholarship aims to make world-class education at Sussex more accessible for talented Indian students. The selected students will receive a GBP 4,000 tuition fee reduction.

Source: sussex.ac.uk

The University of Sussex is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian citizen
• be classified as overseas for fee purposes
• be self-financing their tuition fee
• be starting a full-time, eligible Master’s programme at the University of Sussex

Ineligibility criteria:

• Students progressing from the University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC) are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Students enrolled in any of the following programmes:
  • 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
  • School direct teaching courses
  • Master's funded by the research councils (e.g. ESRC 1+3 funding)

The selected students will receive a GBP 4,000 towards tuition fee waiver.
 

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: There is no separate application. Students holding an offer and meeting eligibility criteria will be considered for the scholarship after receiving an offer to study at Sussex.

• Academic Transcripts and certificates
• Applicant’s photograph 
• Proof of citizenship (e.g. Passport)
• Personal statement
• University acceptance letter
• English Language proficiency (if English is not an applicant’s first language)
• Curriculum vitae

Selection is based on academic merit, financial independence, and supporting documents like statement of purpose.

Application Deadline: 1 September 2025
 

Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The University of Sussex is offering this opportunity.

Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Indian nationals accepted for a Master’s course at the University of Sussex can apply for this scholarship.  

Question: What is the amount provided by this scholarship?
Answer: Selected students will receive a scholarship of GBP 4,000 towards a tuition fee waiver.

Question: What is the application deadline for this scholarship?
Answer: The application deadline for this scholarship is 1st September 2025.  

Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: Students must apply for this scholarship online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

• Students admitted to the Business School or the School of Engineering & Informatics at Sussex can combine this scholarship with their respective International Master's Awards for 2025.
• This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship funded by the University of Sussex, including the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
• To be eligible, students must be self-funded. If their tuition fees are being paid by a sponsor, employer, or any external funding body, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
• The scholarship is applied as a tuition fee discount for each year of full-time study at Sussex. It does not apply to placement or study abroad years.