University of Sussex India Scholarship 2026: Award Value Increased by £1,000 for 2026 Entry

The University of Sussex has announced an enhanced award value for its prestigious Sussex India Masters Scholarship, effective for the September 2026 entry. The scholarship is designed specifically to support talented Indian nationals pursuing Master's degrees, and now offers unlimited £5,000 (6 lakh) in tuition fee reductions. This is an increase of £1,000 (1.2 lakh) from the January 2026 entry.

What has changed?

The major change in the Sussex India Scholarship is the award value. The university will be offering a £5,000 (6 lakh) tuition fee reduction for the Indian nationals entering an eligible master’s degree in the September 2026 intake. However, for January 2026 entrants, the award value is fixed at £4,000 (4.8 lakh). Due to inflationary pressures on international tuition and living costs, the University of Sussex has increased this award value to maintain its appeal as a top destination for Indian scholars.

When to Apply for Sussex India Masters Scholarship?

The deadline for Sussex India Masters scholarship is:

• 1 January 2026 for the January 2026 intake
• 1 September 2026 for the September 2026 intake

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• UK University Application Deadlines
• January vs September Intake in UK

How to Apply for Sussex India Masters Scholarship?

Indian students who meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship are automatically considered. There is no requirement of submitting a separate application. However, Indian students must apply to an eligible masters course before the deadlines mentioned above, to be considered.

Eligibility Criteria for the Sussex India Masters Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:

• Be a national of India.
• Be classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes.
• Be taking up a place on a full-time Master’s degree, starting in January or September 2026.

Eligible Masters Courses for Sussex India Masters Scholarship

All the masters courses offered by University of Sussex are eligible for this scholarship, except the following:

• Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE)
• Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
• MSc Climate Change, Development and Policy
• 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
• Masters funded by the research councils

Note: Fully sponsored students are also not eligible for this scholarship. Only self-funded students, taking a place in masters courses other than the ones mentioned above, are eligible.

Important Considerations for Indian Students

After you apply for an eligible masters course, you will get an email confirming the scholarship after you receive an offer from Sussex. The scholarship details will also appear on your CAS Letter.

• There is no cap on the scholarship recipients. The university is offering unlimited scholarships.
• The scholarship is for self-funded students only. If a sponsor pays your fees, the scholarship will be cancelled.
• It is given as a tuition fee discount each year of full-time study.
• It does not apply to placement or study-abroad years, or if you need to resit a year.
• Dual nationals may need to show proof of Indian nationality (passport or government ID). If you apply for your Student Visa using a different passport, you may still need to show Indian nationality during your visa process and when entering the UK, because the scholarship appears on your CAS.