Climate Leaders Scholarship

The University of Sussex is offering five £3,000 scholarships to new applicants in any subject starting courses in September 2026. This scholarship is part of Sussex's ambitious strategic goal to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world and show global leadership in demonstrating and promoting all forms of environmental, social and economic sustainability at a local, regional, national and international level. Applicants must demonstrate their personal track record of being an active environmentalist bringing about real world change in relation to sustainability and the climate crisis. Scholarship recipients will be supported to develop a high level project plan and provided with mentoring support. The cash award is paid in three termly installments per year in October, January and May for each year of full-time study (not available for placement years). Part-time recipients will receive the award in £500 installments across the duration of the course. Recipients must commit to collaboration with the University and local community to encourage pledges to Net Zero and tackling the climate crisis.