University of Sussex Support Scholarship 2014 for Nigerians

Are you exceptional? Are you interested in expanding your horizons by studying for an undergraduate or a post graduate degree in the UK? Then the University of Sussex Support Scholarship is for you.

The British Council in Nigeria on behalf of the University of Sussex presents a unique scholarship opportunity for two students. This award is tenable at the University for the academic year commencing in September 2014. This is a great opportunity for exceptional students who have aspirations of obtaining an international degree to do so.

To qualify for this scholarship individuals have to take part in our competition, have applied to and hold an offer of a place at Sussex and meet the entry criteria listed below.

Interested applicants are requested to read carefully through criteria and respond by the given deadlines.

Any questions about the scholarship or the University can be sent to us via email at eduk.enquiries@ng.britishcouncil.org

CRITERIA

For distinction award

• Second Class Upper however strong applicants with a high Second Class Lower (minimum of 3.0 GPA out of 5) will be considered.
• Have applied and hold an offer of a place on an eligible postgraduate course at Sussex
• A Nigerian citizen resident in Nigeria

For merit award

• Minimum of A,A,A at A Level, BTEC or International Baccalaureate or
• Minimum of GPA 3.0 and above from an accredited Nigerian University
• Have applied and hold an offer of a place on an eligible postgraduate or undergraduate course
• A Nigerian citizen resident in Nigeria

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants will be required to submit a 500 word essay on the title:

‘Tracing the historic links between Sussex and Africa, how does a Sussex degree position me for success and to make an impact to my society’  

All essays should be sent via email to eduk.enquiries@ng.britishcouncil.org using the subject title ‘Sussex Support Scholarship 2014’.

Deadline for submission is the 22nd June 2014

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Supporting material

• Candidates are required to fill and submit the attached application form along with their essay.
• Please note that candidates should attach copies of their credentials (i.e. university certificates).
• Please note that hard copy applications will not be accepted

DISTINCTION AWARD

One award of £5,000 for postgraduate study inclusive of:

• £3,000 Sussex Nigeria Scholarships www.sussex.ac.uk/study/nigeriascholarships
• £2,000 rent reduction in university-managed accommodation

MERIT AWARD

One award of £4,000

£4,000 for undergraduate study inclusive of:

• £3,000 Sussex Excellence Scholarship http://www.sussex.ac.uk/international/excellence
• £ 1,000 cash award

         Or

£4,000 for postgraduate study inclusive of:

• £3,000 Sussex Nigeria Scholarships www.sussex.ac.uk/study/nigeriascholarships
• £1,000 cash award

Visit our Nigeria country pages at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/international/yourcountry/ng/