Chancellor International Scholarships 2026 at University of Sussex

The University of Sussex has officially announced the Chancellor’s International Scholarships 2026, a highly selective award now open for exceptional international students aiming to begin a full-time Master’s degree in September 2026. Applications are open only until 30 April 2026, giving talented candidates a limited window to compete for one of the most prestigious merit-based awards of the 2026–2027 academic cycle.

This news update highlights what the scholarship offers, who can apply, academic expectations by country, and the final deadline every applicant must meet.

What This Scholarship Offers?

The Chancellor’s International Scholarship is designed to support academically outstanding students who have already secured an admission offer from Sussex.

Award Value: £5,000 tuition fee reduction applied directly toward your Master’s program fees.

Funding Type

• University of Sussex funded
• Merit-based and highly competitive
• Awarded only to candidates demonstrating exceptional academic performance and strong potential

Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Checks

To be eligible for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship 2026, applicants must be classified as Overseas fee-paying students, hold an offer for a full-time Master’s program beginning in September 2026, and be fully self-financing. Candidates must also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with country-specific benchmarks indicating the competitive nature of this award.

For instance, applicants from Pakistan should hold a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 80% or a Master’s degree with 70%, while students from India typically need a minimum of 70%, depending on their university. Those from Bangladesh require a GPA of 3.5 or above, and applicants from China must meet higher thresholds: Category 1 HEIs require a GPA of 3.3/4, 85%, or B+, whereas other institutions expect 3.7/4, 90%, or A-. Students from the United States should present a GPA of 3.5, and applicants from Malaysia need a CGPA of 3.67/4 or 75% or higher.

Candidates from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe must hold a First Class degree, while Vietnam requires 3.75/4 or 8.5/10 or above. Brazil, Mexico, and several other countries typically expect 8.5/10 or 85%. Japan requires a GPA of 3.5, and Turkey a minimum GPA of 3.3. These benchmarks serve as guidance; however, due to the highly competitive nature of this scholarship, successful applicants often exceed the minimum thresholds.

Who Cannot Apply?

You are not eligible if you:

• Apply for a Master’s outside the University of Sussex
• Progress into the final year of an integrated Master’s at Sussex
• Are applying for an online program
• Already hold another Sussex-funded scholarship
• Apply for any of the excluded courses listed by the university.

Deadline for 2026 Entry

The last date to apply for the Chancellor’s International Scholarships 2026 is 30 April 2026 at 23:59.