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Published: 08 May 2025 275 views
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.
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.
| Application Deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Value | £5,000 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of Sussex |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | University of Sussex |
| Gender | Men and Women |
This £5,000 scholarship is for eligible full-time undergraduate care leaver students starting Year 1 in September 2025.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
A care leaver at the University of Sussex is defined as:
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
