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Kay Jones Scholarship (2026)

What you get

£5,000

Type of award

Tuition fee reduction

Funding type

Donor funded

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• have accepted an offer of a place on either the Philosophy MA or Social and Political Thought MA

  at the 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ starting in September 2026

• be a UK national
• have been assessed as 'Home' for fees

Number of scholarships available

2

Deadline

1 May 2026 23:59

How to apply

All eligible offer holders who have accepted their offer by the deadline will be considered for these scholarships. 

Applications will be considered by the panel on the informattion provided in your Masters application. There is no requirement to make a separate application for this scholarship. 

Sponsors

This scholarship has been generously funded by a bequest in the will of Kay Jones. Kay studied Philosophy at the 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ between 1964 and 1968 where she participated in philosophical debates and ethical arguments and immersed herself in student life.

Kay went on to be called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 1974 and had a successful career as a barrister and founding member of Field Court Chambers.

Kay supported Sussex students throughout her career, speaking at career development evenings on campus and offering work shadowing placements. It is our honour to continue her legacy of support with this scholarship in her name.

Contact us

scholarships@sussex.ac.uk

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Timetable

Applicants will be notified of the final decision by the end of June 2026.

Terms and conditions

This scholarship is available for the 2026/27 academic year only. If a scholar defers or temporarily withdraws from their course they will no longer be eligible to receive this scholarship.