Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship 2025 at University of Sussex

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.

• Table of Content
• About University of Sussex
• Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship
• Requirements for Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship

Scholarship provides £5,000 cash award

Requirements for Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship Qualification

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 2025
• 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 £25,000 per year

Priority will be given to BAME students

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Eligible applicants will be contacted by the Scholarships Office with an invitation to apply.

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

For more details, visit University of Sussex Scholarship webpage