Funding & benefits
These awards are granted as a £1,000 reduction on tuition fees in the first year of study.
These awards can only be applied as a reduction to your tuition fees. They cannot be used for accommodation, living costs, travel or any other non-tuition fee purposes.
Tuition fee refunds follow the university's standard refund policy.
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“Our postgraduate USA Scholars' Awards are a £1,000 reduction to your tuition fees.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
USA Scholars' Awards, offered by University of Brighton, is a scholarship for Master's, MPhil and PhD students. Funding, as stated by University of Brighton: "Our postgraduate USA Scholars' Awards are a £1,000 reduction to your tuition fees." Eligibility, as stated by University of Brighton: "The USA Scholars' Awards are for students who are nationals of the United States of America, or have permanent residency there." At the time of checking, the official page carried no deadline. Confirm it there first.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- be a self-funded student (if you have a loan/government loan you are eligible, but externally sponsored students are not eligible)
- you are progressing to the University of Brighton from a pre-masters course at the University of Brighton International College (UBIC)
- you are joining us from a partner institution where an existing fee discount agreement is in place
- Scholarships and awards cannot be deferred to a later intake or academic year. However, applicants may be eligible for consideration when reassessed, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the next academic cycle.
- Awards may be withdrawn if: The student withdraws or suspends studies The student is withdrawn by the university (eg for non-payment or non-attendance) The student is reassessed as home fee status The student becomes eligible for the alumni scholarship.
- The student becomes eligible for the alumni scholarship.
“The USA Scholars' Awards are for students who are nationals of the United States of America, or have permanent residency there.”
be a self-funded student (if you have a loan/government loan you are eligible, but externally sponsored students are not eligible)
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Master's or MPhil or PhD / Doctoral level working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in University of Brighton's words, is: "The USA Scholars' Awards are for students who are nationals of the United States of America, or have permanent residency there." Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's or MPhil or PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
Review carefully if
- be a self-funded student (if you have a loan/government loan you are eligible, but externally sponsored students are not eligible)
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- your course is a diploma level qualification eg Diploma in Professional Studies in [subject]
Application process
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with USA Scholars' Awards?
University of Brighton states: "Our postgraduate USA Scholars' Awards are a £1,000 reduction to your tuition fees."
What are the eligibility requirements?
In University of Brighton's own words: "The USA Scholars' Awards are for students who are nationals of the United States of America, or have permanent residency there."
Which degree level does USA Scholars' Awards support?
It is for Master's or MPhil or PhD / Doctoral level applicants at University of Brighton in Multiple / not stated.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with University of Brighton before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Brighton, through the official application page linked from this record.
Which documents does University of Brighton ask for?
The official page lists 1 item: your course is a diploma level qualification eg Diploma in Professional Studies in [subject].
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Brighton's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 12 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
About University of Brighton
University of Brighton is based in Multiple / not stated and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.