Application Form for Chancellor's International Scholarship

Chancellor’s International Scholarships application form

Important: Please read the following notes and frequently asked questions before completing this form. Complete the form carefully, and try to fill in all the sections, otherwise delays will occur when processing your application.

Notes for completing the application form

Eligibility criteria

In order to be considered for a Chancellor's International Scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria:

1.  Have applied for and accepted a place to start a Postgraduate taught degree (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MRes, Postgraduate Diploma, and Graduate Diploma) excluding the following degrees:
* Courses in the Institute of Development Studies, apart from the MA Gender and Development
* MSc in Social Research Methods + DPhil combined (1+3 degrees)
* BMBS degree in Medicine in the Brighton and Sussex Medical School
* International foundation years, International Year One Diploma in Business and Management, and Pre-masters
* Pre-Masters Degrees and Diplomas taught at partner colleges which are validated by Sussex.

2.  Applications for places on our degree courses must be made via the Postgraduate Application form.

3.  Be assessed as liable to pay fees at the "overseas" (namely the non-EU) rate.

4.  Have sufficient funds to meet your tuition fees and living expenses, after taking account of the possible award of a Chancellor's International Scholarship.

How to complete the form

1. Please complete the application form in type, or write in CAPITAL letters and BLACK ink.

2. Please quote your email address as all correspondence will be via email.

3. Please make a copy of the form for yourself before sending it to Sussex.

4. When completed, you should return the form by email or post to:

Student Funding Team

Student Life Centre

University of Sussex

Chichester 1, Ci003

Falmer

East Sussex

BN1 9QJ

UK

Email:

Frequently asked questions

Are the scholarships available to study in other universities?
No, the Chancellor's International Scholarships can only be held at the University of Sussex.

I am an EU student - am I eligible to apply?
The scholarships are available to students paying the higher "overseas" rate of fee. In most cases EU students will not be eligible unless you have been specifically classified as liable to pay the overseas rate.

If I am a current Sussex student can I apply?
You must be applying for a new degree at Sussex, so you would be eligible if you are applying for a Postgraduate taught degree.

How can I find out whether I have been classified as an "overseas" fee paying student?
This information is provided when Sussex makes you an offer of a place on a degree course. If you are uncertain about your fee status you should contact the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Office as appropriate.

If I am offered a scholarship but defer my place at Sussex, can the scholarship be carried over to the next year?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to carry over a scholarship to another year. You would need to submit a new application for the year in which you wish to enter Sussex.

If I have funding from another source can I also apply for a scholarship?
Yes - the scholarships are available to funded and self-financing students.

Are the scholarships available to study at Research (MPhil, DPhil) level?
Yes – please look at the Doctoral Scholarships for more information.

On what basis will the scholarships be awarded?
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and potential. These factors will be assessed by a selection panel at Sussex using the information provided on this Scholarship Application Form. The selectors will pay special attention to information provided in personal statement section of the form. The scholarships are not awarded on the basis of financial need.

Chancellor’s International Scholarships application form

Important: Please read the notes on pages 1 and 2 before completing this form. Complete the form carefully, and try to fill in all the sections, otherwise delays will occur when processing your application.

A. Personal details (as they appear on the UCAS or postgraduate application form)

B. Course of study at Sussex

C. Education qualifications

Please list qualifications and grades which you have already obtained or for which you are still studying:

D. Work experience

Please describe any work experience which is relevant to your proposed study course:

E. Finances

In fairness to other applicants, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who have not already secured sufficient funds to meet their tuition fees and living expenses at the time of application (after taking account of the possible award of a Chancellor’s International Scholarship). Please state below how your tuition fees and living expenses will be met:

F. Personal statement

The University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of previous academic performance and future potential, not financial need. The selectors will pay special attention to the information you provide below.

Please tell us about your academic achievements and ambitions. In particular, please state why you believe that you should be considered for a Chancellor’s International Scholarship:

G. Declaration

I hereby declare that I have understood and comply with the Eligibility Criteria, and I make a true statement about my details.

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