About the opportunity
The Sussex Pakistan Scholarship (Masters) is provided by the University of Sussex to support self-financing Pakistani students entering postgraduate taught study. Available in unlimited numbers for eligible applicants, the scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee reduction for the first year of full-time study for Master’s programs commencing in September 2026 or January 2027.
Funding and benefits
- £4,000 award granted as a tuition fee reduction for the first year of full-time study at Sussex
- Unlimited number of scholarships available to all eligible applicants
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Pakistan
- Must be classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes
- Must take up a place on an eligible full-time Master's (PG taught) degree starting in September 2026 or January 2027
- Must be self-financing; applicants whose tuition fees are fully sponsored or paid by a sponsor, employer, or other funding provider are not eligible
- Dual nationals may be asked to provide evidence of Pakistani nationality (such as a passport or other official government ID confirming citizenship)
- Ineligible study programs include: Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE); Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS); MA Development Studies; MA Food and Development; MA Gender and Development; MA Globalisation, Business and Development; MA Governance, Development and Public Policy; MA Poverty, Policy and Development Practice; MA Power, Participation and Social Change; Degrees in Social work (if receiving an NHS bursary); Online courses; Schools direct teaching courses; and Master's funded by research councils (e.g., ESRC 1+3 funding)
Required documents
- Proof of Pakistani nationality (such as a passport or official government identification confirming citizenship, especially for dual nationals)
- Standard postgraduate admissions application materials required by the University of Sussex for the chosen Master's degree
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 1, 2026 at 23:59 GMT
How to apply
- Apply for and receive an offer of a place on an eligible full-time Master's course starting in September 2026 or January 2027 at the University of Sussex
- No separate scholarship application is required; the award is applied automatically if all eligibility criteria are met
- Confirmation of the scholarship will be sent by email after receiving an offer of study
- Scholarship details will be included in the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) document for visa applications
- If the scholarship is not reflected on the CAS, contact pg.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
Additional information
- If eligibility changes at any time, or if the student confirms external sponsorship, the scholarship will be revoked
- Dual nationals planning to apply for their Student Visa with another passport may be required to present evidence of Pakistani nationality during visa processing and arrival in the UK
- For inquiries regarding the scholarship, contact scholarships@sussex.ac.uk; for questions about studying at Sussex from Pakistan, contact pakistan@sussex.ac.uk
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Pakistani nationals planning to pursue a full-time Master's degree at the University of Sussex
- Self-financing students looking to reduce their first-year tuition costs
- Applicants who meet the university's standard postgraduate admission requirements
What should you think carefully about?
- The scholarship is only available to self-financing students; those with external sponsors are ineligible
- Several specific Master's programs are excluded from this scholarship
- The award is a partial tuition reduction, not a full scholarship covering living expenses
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship is a practical financial aid tool for students aiming to minimize the debt burden of international study. It simplifies the funding process by being applied automatically, allowing students to focus on their academic transition to the UK.
Our take
Any eligible Pakistani student applying to a qualifying Master's program at Sussex should ensure they meet the criteria to receive this automatic reduction. Those pursuing excluded programs or who have external funding should look elsewhere for financial support.
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