John Kinghorn Scholarship

The John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering is a flagship merit award aimed at attracting global talent to the University of Sussex’s world-class Engineering Department. This donor-funded initiative provides significant financial support to students who demonstrate not only academic brilliance but also a clear vision for their future contributions to the engineering sector.

For the 2026/27 cycle, the university offers three such scholarships, with one award specifically reserved for a female applicant to promote gender diversity and women's participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The scholarship is highly competitive, focusing on candidates who can articulate their academic interests and how their chosen degree at Sussex will act as a catalyst for their professional goals. Because the award is a £10,000 discount, it provides a major financial incentive for students to pursue advanced technical specializations, such as Robotics, 5G Communications, or Mechanical Engineering, at a top-tier UK research institution.

• High-Value Funding: A fixed £10,000 deduction from international tuition fees.
• STEM Advocacy: Special recognition for female engineers to bridge the gender gap in technology.
• Career Development: Shortlisted candidates gain experience through a formal academic interview process.
• Prestige: Identifies recipients as top-tier scholars within the School of Engineering and Informatics.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

• Be classified as an Overseas fee payer for international students.
• Have been offered and accepted a full-time place on an eligible Engineering Master's degree.
• Commence studies in September 2026.
• Demonstrate academic excellence and a strong interest in engineering innovation.
• Note: One of the three awards is reserved specifically for a female candidate.

Level: Postgraduate Taught (Master’s).

Field of Study: Engineering Department only.

Eligible Courses include:

• MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
• MSc Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• MSc Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems
• MSc Engineering Business Management
• MSc Advanced Mobile Communications with AI

The University of Sussex is a highly ranked, research-led university located near the coastal city of Brighton.

• Engineering Excellence: The School of Engineering and Informatics is known for its pioneering research in robotics, sensor technology, and communications.
• Strategic Location: Proximity to the Silicon Beach tech hub in Brighton offers students unique networking and placement opportunities.
• Global Community: Sussex welcomes a diverse international population, providing a collaborative environment for engineers to solve global challenges.

University Application Number: You must first apply for a course.

Academic Interests Statement: A personal statement detailing:

• Your previous academic achievements.
• Why do you want to study Engineering at Sussex?
• Your future career plans in the field.

Academic Transcripts: Certified proof of your previous degree results.

Unconditional/Conditional Offer Letter.