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The Mandela Scholarship was established to protest against the injustice of apartheid and raise the profile of Nelson Mandela’s struggle for freedom. Following his release from prison in 1990, Mandela wrote to the Scholarship Fund stating: "the power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation". Applicants must evidence how they embrace the values of Mandela and evidence their commitment to using the degree towards the educational, social, cultural and economic development of South Africa.

What you get

Successful applicants will have their full masters tuition fee waived and receive £16,440 cash maintenance, paid across the year in monthly installments.

Who is eligible

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• have applied and received an offer for a full time, eligible Masters degree at Sussex starting in September 2025.

• have been assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

• be a South African national.

• 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.

Who isn’t eligible

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 studying an online course.

Deadline: 1 May 2025 23:59.