Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship (2026)

The Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ 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.

What you get

£5,000 cash award

Type of award

Maintenance award

Eligibility

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 Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ in 2026
  • be a woman
  • be a UK national
  • be registered in either the Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ 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 £30,000 per year

Priority will be given to BAME students

Number of scholarships available

1

Deadline

1 November 2026 23:59

How to apply

Eligible applicants will be contacted and invited to apply once they are registered at the university. 

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

Being a female mature student with mental health issues and having no financial support meant that going to university was a huge challenge for me. I was on my own and not sure if I would succeed or even if I should be there! When I was awarded the Emily O Akinluyi Scholarship it gave me much more confidence and made me feel like I wasn't alone. It was as if I had someone in my corner rooting for me to succeed.VICTORIA NEEDHAM
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BSC STUDENT

Sponsors

This scholarship is funded by Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ alumna, Tosin Akinluyi.

 

Contact us

scholarships@sussex.ac.uk

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Timetable

All eligible applicants will be considered after the deadline, with a decision made before the end of November. 

Availability

At level(s):
UG

Application deadline:
1 November 2026 23:59 (GMT)

Countries

The award is available to people from the following country: