Scholarships by subject of study

Journalism Progression Scholarship

This scholarship is supported by Janey Walker and Hamish Mykura.

Is this fund for you?

You need to be a full-time undergraduate BA (Hons) Journalism student entering your third year of study in September 2024 at the University of Brighton. See the full terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

£5,000 in your 3rd year of study.

How many scholarships are available?

Two scholarships are available in 2024.

When and how can I apply?

Applications will open in 2024. If you need any support in completing your application please contact your Personal Academic Tutor or Student Support and Guidance Tutors.

Apply via the online application form.

Scholarship winner

Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to further my journalistic studies through this scholarship. I look forward to seeing how this will impact my research in my final year for the better, and it will undoubtedly give me a considerable helping hand - for which I am incredibly grateful! It has given me such a confidence boost for my next year and has made me all the more excited to work hard and do the best I can.

Caoimhe Cavanagh-O'Neill, Journalism BA(Hons)

The Paxton Scholarship

Is this fund for you?

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?

To apply, you must first attend an open day at Paxton’s Brighton headquarters which will be held 11.30am-2.30pm on Friday 10 November 2023.

Find out more about the application process and book onto the Open Day at Paxton Scholarship.

Paxton are also hosting an online Q+A session about the scholarship 2pm Wednesday 18 October 2023. You can sign up for the session by emailing the university placements team at placementyear@brighton.ac.uk.

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.

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

Business of Technology Scholarship

This scholarship is supported by Stephen Garden.

The objectives of the scholarship programme are to:

• encourage students to think big and explore the business of technology 
• focus on the business of technology, over aspects of technology such as coding 
• encourage students to consider starting technology ventures to help the UK become more of a global tech leader.

Is this fund for you?

You need to be an undergraduate student studying a business course offered within the School of Business and Law. You need to be entering your third year of study in October 2023 at the University of Brighton. See the full terms and conditions.

You will need to have completed one of the following modules during your second year: E-commerce, Big Data and Business Intelligence, Creativity in Enterprise, Design and Innovation and/or Managing Information Systems.

What does it provide?

£3,000 in your 3rd year of study.

How many scholarships are available?

Two scholarships are available in 2023/24 academic year.

When and how can I apply?

Applicants will be asked to provide a short statement on what their vision is for the business of technology. What aspirations do they have to build their career in this field and how will the scholarship aid them in achieving these goals?  

Applications will open in November 2023. Applicants will need to complete an online application. If you need any support in completing your application please contact your Personal Academic Tutor or Student Support and Guidance Tutors. Awards will be made in January 2024.

Law Progression Scholarships

This scholarship is supported by Family Law Partners

Is this fund for you?

You need to be enrolled to study an undergraduate law course at the University of Brighton starting in October 2022. 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. See the full terms and conditions (pdf).

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 currently funding two scholarships a year.

When and how can I apply?

Applications are now open and will close Midnight 29 January 2024. Applicants will need to complete an online application. If you need any support in completing your application please contact your Personal Academic Tutor or Student Support and Guidance Tutors. Awards will be made in February 2024.

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.

Current Law Progression Scholars Loren May Waddon (left) and Alana Frawley (right), with Robert Williams (left) and Alan Larkin (right) from Family Law Partners

The RKS Scholarship

Is this fund for you?

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 2023.

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 you?

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.