Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship : University of Sussex
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Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship (2026)
The University of Sussex is delighted to be able to offer, through the generosity of one of our graduates, the Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship. This scholarship is available to one woman applicant in either the Business School, the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences or the School Engineering and Informatics, with priority given to BAME students.
What you get
£5,000 cash award
Type of award
Maintenance award
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be a undergraduate student studying in your first year (this may be a Foundation Year) who has joined the University of Sussex in 2026
- be a woman
- be a UK national
- be registered in either the University of Sussex Business School, the School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences or the School of Engineering & Informatics.
- your family income must be verified by the Student Loans Company as being under £30,000 per year
Priority will be given to BAME students
Number of scholarships available
1
Deadline
1 November 2026 23:59
How to apply
Eligible applicants will be contacted and invited to apply once they are registered at the university.
Applicants will be asked to submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words. Your personal statement will be assessed on the following:
- Career aspirations and how these are linked to your undergraduate degree
- Leadership experience in either a professional capacity or through extra-curricular activities
- Any involvement in either voluntary or community projects
Being a female mature student with mental health issues and having no financial support meant that going to university was a huge challenge for me. I was on my own and not sure if I would succeed or even if I should be there! When I was awarded the Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship it gave me much more confidence and made me feel like I wasn't alone. It was as if I had someone in my corner rooting for me to succeed.VICTORIA NEEDHAM\ COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BSC STUDENT
Sponsors
This scholarship is funded by Sussex alumna, Tosin Akinluyi.
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Timetable
All eligible applicants will be considered after the deadline, with a decision made before the end of November.
Availability
At level(s):\ UG
Application deadline:\ 1 November 2026 23:59 (GMT)
Countries
The award is available to people from the following country:
United Kingdom