About these scholarships
We’re proud to announce a new partnership with The Jim Jackson Foundation to support students applying to the University of Brighton from our Further Education partner colleges across the south-east of England.
As part of this collaboration, two undergraduate scholarships worth £6,000 each (£2,000 per year over three years) will be available for students starting eligible undergraduate degrees offered by the university’s School of Business and Law in the 2026–27 academic year. These scholarships are designed to help address the financial pressures of studying and enable recipients to fully engage with both academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Who is eligible
Students need to be:
- applying to study for an eligible undergraduate degree offered by the School of Business and Law at the University of Brighton in the 2026–27 academic year
- living in an English IMD Q1 postcode area
- under the age of 24 on completion of the undergraduate course (before 1 August 2029).
Eligible courses include:
- Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons)
- Business Management BSc(Hons)
- Business Management with Economics BSc(Hons)
- Business Management with Finance BSc(Hons)
- Business Management with HR BSc(Hons)
- Business Management with Marketing BSc(Hons)
- Economics BSc(Hons)
- Finance and Investment BSc(Hons)
- International Business Management BSc(Hons)
- Marketing Management BSc(Hons).
How to apply
Initial nominations must be submitted by a college staff member. Please use this form to nominate your student. Once we have confirmed their eligibility we will ask them to complete an application form.
The deadline for nominations is 30 January 2026.
For further enquiries, please contact stewardship@brighton.ac.uk.
The Jim Jackson Foundation
The Jim Jackson Foundation (officially The Jim Jackson Educational and Enabling Foundation CIO, charity number 1195440) supports disadvantaged young people aged 16–24 by helping them overcome obstacles - such as interrupted education, health challenges, or social disadvantages - and enabling access to training, business opportunities, and networks. Operating across England, the foundation provides scholarships, grants, and support tailored to individual needs.
Learn more about The Jim Jackson Foundation.