The University of Sussex Stuart Hall Scholarship is a fully funded graduate opportunity in the United Kingdom for international students.
The University of Sussex Scholarship covers full tuition fees, £19,237 and £3,000 for living and research stipends respectively, and the exclusive access to Stuart Hall Foundation resources and networks, including the annual gathering of Scholars and Fellows.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £24,237 annual stipends
- Deadline: February 3, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Sussex and Stuart Hall Foundation are partnering to offer a 4-year PhD scholarship for Black British Postgraduate Researchers in Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences.
Inspired by the life and work of Professor Stuart Hall, SHF works collaboratively to forge creative partnerships committed to public education and addressing urgent questions of race and inequality in culture and society.
The University of Sussex Stuart Hall Scholarship may include one year of Master’s qualification for candidates who do not already hold a Master’s.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Have or expect to obtain a minimum 2:1 degree from a recognized university.
- Be new students starting in Autumn 2025
- Be from a Black British background
- Qualify for Home fees
- Be candidates whose proposed research clearly addresses social justice issues and can contribute to addressing barriers and discrimination facing marginalized groups.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive:
- A maintenance allowance for 4 years at UKRI levels (currently at £19,237)
- UK PhD fees for 4 years, or 1 year Masters + 3 years PhD fees
- Up to £3000 in research and fieldwork costs.
- Access to Stuart Hall Foundation resources and networks, including the annual gathering of Scholars and Fellows.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- First apply for a PhD place at Sussex on our online portal.
- Submit a Scholarship application (download from the document link at bottom of this page) written in a way that can be understood by a non–specialist to the Sussex Researcher School pgr-scholarships@sussex.ac.uk.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified after the closing date.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview prior to a final shortlist being provided
to the Stuart Hall Foundation. - The Stuart Hall Foundation will then make the final selection of the
successful applicant
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