2026/27 Aziz Foundation Scholarship at University of Sussex, UK

Closing date: 1 May 2026

Student type: International students

Level of study: Postgraduate (PG – Taught)

Study area: Media and Journalism;Sports;Arts and Culture;Sustainability and Environment;Technology;Policy;Law

Scholarship value: Full fee waiver

Description: The Aziz Foundation is awarding full tuition fee Masters scholarships to five exceptional British Muslims, lacking the financial means to complete postgraduate degrees, at the University of Sussex for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarships are aimed at those who wish to advance in their careers and bring positive change to their communities and beyond.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be eligible for ‘Home’ fee status
  • Be applying for a Masters in Media and Journalism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sustainability and Environment, Technology, Policy or Law
  • Be active within  a Muslim community and demonstrate intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities
  • Be Zakat-eligible/in financial need
  • Demonstrate excellent understanding of your chosen industry and how to progress witin it, with relevant prior experience and/or achievements in the field
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how the course will enable you to generate social impact
  • Demonstrate long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain

You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:

  • Are applying for a Masters at a university that is not at the University of Sussex
  • Are progressing into the final year of an integrated Masters at Sussex
  • Are studying an online course
  • Are already holding another University of Sussex scholarship (i.e Chancellor’s Masters Scholarship)

Apply Here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/masters-scholarships/view/1877-Aziz-Foundation-Scholarship