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Scholarships by subject of study

Currently, we are offering scholarships for those studying courses within business and law, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, pharmacy, interior architecture, and health sciences.

Each scholarship provides information including how to apply below:

  • Accounting and finance
  • Applied sciences subjects
  • Business and law subjects
  • Health sciences subjects
  • Interior architecture
  • Journalism
  • STEM subjects

New scholarships

Newly introduced this academic year are the Brighton Achieves Scholarships funded by The Gittins Family Charitable Trust. They provide £1,000 per year to students in engineering, nursing, and pharmacy.

Studying accounting and finance

ICAEW Foundation Bursary

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is a global professional body for chartered accountants. Through its foundation it offers support and donations to institutions, bodies, charitable trusts or funds for the public benefit in areas of interest to its members.

Is this fund for me?

This bursary is open to students studying Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons) who are from a low-income background (family income £20-£25k); and are either UK or International students.

What does it provide?

The successful student will receive £12,000 over the duration of their course split £4,000 per year for three years, or amended if undertaking a placement year. To apply, you must be studying on an undergraduate course at the University of Brighton. See the full terms and conditions.  

When and how can I apply?

Applications for now closed.

Studying applied sciences subjects

Brighton Achieves – Pharmacy

This scholarship is supported by The Gittins Family Charitable Trust.

Is this fund for me?

You need to be a Home / UK first year (Level 4) full-time undergraduate student at the University of Brighton studying Pharmacy MPharm (4 years) and have a home-household income of £25k-£45k.

What does it provide?

£1,000 a year for the four years of the MPharm.

How many scholarships are available?

One scholarship is available in 2024 for MPharm students.

When and how can I apply?

Applications for all Brighton Achieves Scholarships 2024 are now closed. 

You can see full terms and conditions here.

Studying business and law subjects

Business of Technology Scholarships

This scholarship is supported by Stephen Garden.

Is this fund for me?

You need to be a Level 5, undergraduate student studying in the School of Business and Law at the University of Brighton.

What does it provide?

£3,000 in two instalments.

How many scholarships are available?

There is one scholarship available this academic year.

When and how can I apply?

Applications are now open until midnight on 26 May 2025. You can apply here.

You can see full terms and conditions here.

Law Progression Scholarships

This scholarship is supported by Family Law Partners.

Is this fund for me?

You need to be enrolled to study an undergraduate law course at the University of Brighton. You also need to be a full-time Home/UK undergraduate student in receipt of a full student finance package, a University of Brighton Bursary, Care Leaver’s Bursary or Estranged Student Bursary. 

What does it provide?

£2,000 a year for three years of undergraduate study at the University of Brighton. Plus mentoring opportunities with Family Law Partners.

How many scholarships are available?

Family Law Partners are funding two scholarships this year.

When and how can I apply?

Applications for 2024 are now closed. 

You can see full terms and conditions here.

Law Progression Scholars

During the first year of my degree course, I have gained so many skills, and what I think was most valuable to me was my work experience with Family Law Partners. To people thinking of applying I would say, absolutely go for it - there is nothing to lose and so much to gain.

Alana Frawley, Law with Business LLB(Hons), second year.

Four people standing in front of the University of Brighton sign

Law Progression Scholar, Loren May Waddon who graduated in 2024 (left) alongside Alana Frawley, current Scholar (right), with Robert Williams (left) and Alan Larkin (right) from Family Law Partner

Studying health sciences subjects

Brighton Achieves – Nursing (Adult)

This scholarship is supported by The Gittins Family Charitable Trust.

Is this fund for me?

You need to be a Home / UK first year (Level 4) full-time undergraduate student at the University of Brighton studying Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons) and have a home-household income of £25k-£45k.

What does it provide?

£1,000 a year for three years of undergraduate study. 

How many scholarships are available?

Two scholarships are available in 2024 for nursing (adult) students.

When and how can I apply?

Applications for all Brighton Achieves Scholarships 2024 are now closed.

You can see full terms and conditions here.

The RKS Scholarship

Is this fund for me?

You need to be male, identify as male or non-binary. Be a full-time Home/UK student who has a firm offer of acceptance from the University of Brighton on either Podiatry BSc or Nursing (Adult or Child) BSc. You will need to be eligible to receive a full student finance package, a University of Brighton Bursary, Care Leaver’s Bursary or Estranged Student Bursary. Please see the full terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

It will fund your £9,250 fees for three years of undergraduate study (total value of £27,750).

How many scholarships are available?

One scholarship a year for three years.

When and how can I apply?

Applications will open again in autumn 2025.

The RKS scholarship allows me to not work while studying. My tuition fees are paid for as a result of this scholarship which takes the pressure of having to work while studying, meaning I have more time to devote to reading around subjects and achieve higher grades than I might have had otherwise. I never thought I would be a recipient of a scholarship and having this amazing opportunity greatly improved my confidence and motivation. 

Harry Leighton, Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons), third year.

Forward Bound Scholarship

Is this fund for me?

You need to have a firm offer of acceptance on our Health Promotion MSc course and be from a country included in the terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

A fully funded scholarship up to £25,000 or a part-funded scholarship of up to £12,500 a year.

How many scholarships are available?

One scholarship a year or two part-funded scholarships a year.

When and how can I apply?

You can find further information on our international scholarships page.

Studying interior architecture

Interior Architecture Progression Scholarship

Our Progression Scholarship in Interior Architecture supports students studying Interior Architecture BA(Hons).

Is this fund for me? 

To apply you simply need to be a full-time undergraduate Interior Architecture BA(Hons) student in your first year of study. See the full terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

£2,000 per year for three years, plus a 1–2-week work placement, generously donated by Charlotte Tilbury in memory of Isabella Ramasco. Plus, complimentary one-year gym membership for Sport Brighton. Successful scholars will also be invited to join our student recipient network which will provide further support to engage with mentoring, paid work as a Student Ambassador and networking with alumni, donors and fellow scholarship recipients.

When and how can I apply?

Applications for now closed.

Studying journalism

Journalism Progression Scholarship

This scholarship is supported by Janey Walker and Hamish Mykura.

Is this fund for me?

  • You must be studying Journalism BA(Hons)* at the University of Brighton

and

  • You must be in your second year (level 5) of study, beginning your final year (level 6) in autumn 2025.

*Unfortunately this is not open to Sport Journalism students.

What does it provide?

One scholarship is available which offers a grant of £5,000.

When and how can I apply?

Applications are now open until midnight on 26 May 2025. You can apply here.

See the full terms and conditions for further information.

Journalism Progression Scholar

The best feeling is the freedom the scholarship gives me. There’s nothing holding my investigation back. I have a feeling of no limits and it honestly feels great.

Isabella Womack, Journalism Progression scholar 2023–24

You can read more about Izzy’s experience of winning the scholarship in our impact report.

Izzy Womack in a graduation cap and gown

Studying STEM subjects

Brighton Achieves – Engineering

This scholarship is supported by The Gittins Family Charitable Trust.

Is this fund for me?

You need to be enrolled to study one of the University of Brighton’s undergraduate engineering courses:

  • Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons)
  • Design Engineering BEng(Hons)
  • Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons)
  • Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng(Hons)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons)
  • Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)
  • Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering BEng(Hons)
  • Software Engineering BEng(Hons)

You also need to be a full-time Home / UK undergraduate in your first year (Level 4) of study and have a home-household income of £25k-£45k.

What does it provide?

£1,000 a year for three years of undergraduate study.

How many scholarships are available?

Three scholarships are available in 2024 for engineering students.

When and how can I apply?

Applications for all Brighton Achieves Scholarships 2024 are now closed. 

You can see full terms and conditions here.

The Paxton Scholarship

Is this fund for me?

You need to be in your second year of an undergraduate course and studying a STEM subject at the University of Brighton or University of Sussex.

What does it provide?

A cash scholarship of up to £10,000 in your final year and a three-month paid placement with Paxton Access Group (located near our Moulsecoomb campus), plus support on your final year project.

How many scholarships are available?

There are three scholarships a year. These are shared with the University of Sussex. It is a competitive application process with the best recipients selected regardless of their university.

When and how can I apply?

Applications are currently closed.

Paxton Scholarship winners

The Paxton scholarship brings me great motivation to know that the company sees potential in me. Being able to gain experience with working in a real professional environment will enable me to build real-world skills and familiarise myself with the tools and practices used in my field, which I can apply in my third year of university and in the years to come, a head-start to my professional career.

Max Lewandowski, Computer Science BSc(Hons) at the University of Brighton, 2023.

Max Lewandowski, James Napp, and Alex Moreton in matching polo shirts

Paxton Scholarships 2023: (left to right) Max Lewandowski, James Napp, Alex Moreton

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