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University of Sussex 2025 Andrew Rudd Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

University of Sussex 2025 Andrew Rudd Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

Applications are now open for the University of Sussex 2025 Andrew Rudd Scholarship for Undergraduate Students. This scholarship has been funded by the philanthropic Rudd Family Foundation, co-founded by long-term supporters of the university Andrew and Jinny Rudd, which supports educational and youth activities in the US and UK. The scholarship is named after Professor Rudd, a Sussex alumnus who graduated with a BSc in Mathematics in 1971, who was formerly chair and president of the US charity Friends of the University of Sussex. The scholarship is intended to support care leaver students with their living costs whilst at Sussex to enable them to make the most of their student experience and fulfil their potential.

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The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.

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Andrew Rudd Scholarship

Application Deadline31 Oct 2025
Value£5,000
Country to studyUnited Kingdom
School to studyUniversity of Sussex
TypeUndergraduate
SponsorUniversity of Sussex
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of Andrew Rudd Scholarship

This £5,000 scholarship is for eligible full-time undergraduate care leaver students starting Year 1 in September 2025.


Requirements for Andrew Rudd Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be an undergraduate student taking up a full-time place in Year 1 of an undergraduate degree at University of Sussex in September 2025
  • Be classified as a ‘home’ student
  • Meet our definition of a care leaver

A care leaver at the University of Sussex is defined as:

  • Having been in UK care for at least 13 weeks since your 14th birthday
  • To be studying for your first undergraduate degree
  • Under 25 when you begin your course

Application Deadline

October 31, 2025

How to Apply

In order to be considered for the scholarship, please ensure you have ticked the ‘in care’ box on your UCAS application. The on-course contact for care experienced students will then email you after results day to confirm eligibility.

If you are on a Year Abroad or Placement Year you will not be eligible for the award in that year. This is because students pay reduced tuition fees to the University during these years.

For more details, visit University of Sussex Schiolarship webpage

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