Scholarships and awards

The Student Potential Fund is our spark that ignites futures and empowers students like you to achieve your goals through the opportunities listed below.

These funds are donated by graduates, staff, and friends of the university through the Student Potential Fund to empower students like you to achieve your goals during your studies and beyond.

Whatever journey you are on, our community is here to help you stay curious and put what you’re learning into practise.

The value of receiving a scholarship or award made possible by the Student Potential Fund does more than give you a financial boost. It is a fantastic accomplishment that can help you stand out when you are applying for jobs or progressing to postgraduate study.

Successful scholars will also be invited to join our student recipient network which will provide further support and help you to build social networks with other student recipients and our community.

Discover how you could benefit from the Student Potential Fund. Check out the funding opportunities below. Please note the range of scholarships varies each academic year.

Scholarships by subject of study

There are a number of scholarships for undergraduate students studying subjects such as STEM, health sciences, applied sciences, journalism, business or law.

Progression scholarships

Support for Home / UK first year undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds and / or those whose heritage is Black or Black Mixed.

Experience and employability

Access funding to help you take up an employment opportunity, participate in a study trip or be part of a university team or society.

Academic awards and prizes

These are awarded to the highest achieving students.

Entrepreneurship

Find out more about funding for your business ideas.

Sports scholarships

You can apply for a sports scholarship in any year of your undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

University of Brighton studentships

Visit the Doctoral College for details of our postgraduate research studentships and other funding opportunities.

Alumni postgraduate scholarships

Scholarships for UK and international graduates of the University of Brighton who wish to study at postgraduate level at the university.

Freelands Studio Fellowship

A year-long funded fellowship open to alumni of the University of Brighton to take up a fellowship at a partner school of art.

Santander funding

The university also has a long-standing partnership with Santander Universities that provides scholarships, paid-internships, and entrepreneurial grants and awards.