Educational equality

Support Progression Scholarships

We are proud of our diverse community and our unwavering commitment to inclusivity. We know many students choose to come here because they know we believe in them and their potential. 

But we can’t do it alone, especially with the harsh realities of the cost-of-living crisis continuing to impact our students’ lives.

This is why we established Progression Scholarships, which not only plays a pivotal role in creating an equal playing field for our students but also a real sense of achievement that helps build their confidence and personal resilience. 

These scholarships provide £2,000+/ year, mentoring and network and job opportunities for students in need. 

Grace, a Pharmacy student shared her experience of what receiving a Progression Scholarship means to her:

“I am very appreciative of the opportunity to receive the scholarship; it is a privilege. It has transformed my outlook on life and my goals for the future. I am not only motivated and driven to pursue my goal to work within the Pharmacy industry, but I am also now getting the means to align my mindset to these goals and building the skills I need along the way. I look forward to the day where I too can help support university students in their academic endeavours.”

Your support can make a world of difference to more students like Grace. Join us today by making a donation: 

• A gift of £25 or £50 will help contribute to more Progression Scholarships

• A gift of £2,000 a year or £167 per month (inclusive of Gift Aid) will sponsor a new full Progression Scholarship

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Thank you for your support! 

Please contact us today via giving@brighton.ac.uk to support students to fulfil their potential.

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The impact of scholarships

The RKS Scholarships

“When I first learned I had received a scholarship, I felt a huge weight lifted from my shoulders. The idea of student debt is quite daunting. Coming from a family who has struggled with money before, this was even more so for me. Receiving this funding will allow me to progress further and quicker in my podiatry career, as without my student fees to pay off, I can indulge in extra training, such as acupuncture, massage, or surgery!”

Robson Brown, Podiatry BSc(Hons), 2023

The Chowen Scholarships 

“This scholarship marks a turning point in my life and means so much that I find it difficult to express my gratitude. The belief in me that it represents motivated me to work even harder and ensured that I reached my full potential. Currently, I am working for the COVID research team at Guy’s and St Thomas' Hospital and applying for PhD studentships, one step closer to my goal of embarking on a research career. This scholarship has significantly helped me succeed and increased my chances of being accepted for a PhD position.” 

Shaf Moradian, Stress, Aging and Chronic Disease MRes 2020

The Forward Bound Scholarship

“This scholarship will enable me to play a leading role in improving health in my community and bridge the gender gap which often prevents women from fulfilling their life and career potentials in Uganda. I am very grateful to my supporter, my course leader Carol Williams and to the 91¶¶Òõ for offering me this great opportunity.”

Caroline Mukebezi, Health Nutrition MSc, 2023

Santander Undergraduate Research Scholarship

“Scholarships such as this have far reaching impacts on me as a student. One such impact is the continued encouragement to pursue excellence in my studies in the wake of such a generous award. The financial aspect eases the strain of funding my studies, which gives me more time to grow as a student and continue to focus my time and energy on performing at my best in all studies.”

Pieter Fourie, Environmental Sciences, BSc(Hons) 2020