Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Master’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The Mandela Scholarship was established in the University of Sussex to protest against the injustice of apartheid and raise the profile of Nelson Mandela’s struggle for freedom. This scholarship will be provided to two South African postgraduate students who can give evidence of how they will embrace the values of Mandela and use their postgraduate degree to make a positive contribution towards their community and home country.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
i. have applied and received an offer for a full time, eligible Masters degree at Sussex starting in September 2026
ii. be a South African national
iii. have been assessed as 'Overseas' for fees
iv. hold a good undergraduate degree from an African university, the equivalent of a UK Upper Second class degree
Preference may be given to candidates with work experience, who see a Masters at Sussex as a catalyst for future career development.
Preference will also be given to applicants that do not already hold the equivalent of a UK Masters degree.
Value of Scholarship:
The Sussex Mandela Scholarship is valued as a full tuition fee waiver and £16,440 maintenance grant.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply for the Mandela Scholarship,
i. Complete the application supported by FirstRand Empowerment Foundation via the .
- FirstRand will conduct the interview process, and both FirstRand and the University of Sussex will conduct the selection process, which will run concurrently with the FirstRand international postgraduate scholarship programme.
- Candidates will be assessed based on academic excellence, leadership ability, community involvement and their potential to be a destiny changer.
- Candidates have to apply and be accepted for Masters degree in any field of study at the University of Sussex.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity on the University of Sussex Master's Scholarship Page.