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Awards and prizes

Donations from graduates and friends of the university also support awards and prizes that recognise academic achievement.

You can also visit your university school sites (via My Brighton then My School) to find out about other graduation prizes and awards on specific courses.

  • University Board of Governors’ Prize
  • Dowse Art Award
  • Bridge Awards
  • David Thomas Awards

University Board of Governors’ Prize

The prizes are awarded to the students from a widening participation background who achieve the top ten highest undergraduate degree awards from across the university.

The prizes are possible thanks to the personal donations made by members of the university’s Board of Governors.

Dowse Art Award

Is this fund for you?

If you are a Black or Black-Mixed heritage student in your first year of 3D Design and Craft BA, Fine Art BA, Fine Art Painting BA, or Printmaking BA at the University of Brighton, then you are eligible to apply. See the full terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

£500 in your first year of study to support the purchasing of materials and a further £500 in your final year of study to support the production of work for the final degree show.

How many awards are available?

Dowse Art are currently funding one award a year.

When and how can I apply?

Applications will open again in 2023.

The award doesn't just help me cover the necessary costs of resources for 3D Design and Craft, it also relieves the burden of stretching out my limited funds, being a student.

Simon Carr, 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons), second year.

Bridge Awards

Is this fund for you?

If you are a second year student studying Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) or Printmaking BA(Hons) at the University of Brighton, and you come from a widening participation background, then you are eligible to apply. See the full terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

Up to £500 to support you in developing your work for your end of year assessment and final degree show.

How many awards are available?

The Bridge Awards currently offers two awards of £500 and two awards of £250 each year.

When and how can I apply?

Applications will open again in 2023.

I feel honoured and excited to receive this award... My practice aims to address the division I faced growing up in two different ethnic communities and the impact it had when reflecting upon my own identity. With this award not only am I able to further understand my heritage, but also reach out to other BAME artists who share these experiences. This award will further develop my practice by supplying the materials needed to evolve my ideas and understandings.

Imogen Patel, Fine Art Painting BA(Hons), third year

Imogen Patel

David Thomas Awards

Is this fund for you?

If you are in your second or third year of undergraduate study on a course in the School of Humanities and Social Science, then you are eligible to apply. See the full terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

£200 towards the creation of a short film or moving image work that explores the university’s global challenge priorities. Plus three sessions with a filmmaker mentor to support the development of your project.

How many awards are available?

They are two awards to be made in this academic year.

When and how can I apply?

Online applications will open in the new year.

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