Cate Haste Scholarship in History (2026)

What you get

£3,000

Type of award

Tuition fee reduction

Funding type

Donor funded

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must have accepted an offer to study History MA  at the University of Sussex, commencing in 2026.

Applicants assessed as 'Home' or 'Overseas' for fee purposes are both eligible to apply.

Number of scholarships available

1

Deadline

1 July 2026 23:59

How to apply

Applications are not yet open for 2026 entry.

Sponsors

Cate Haste was a television producer, writer and Sussex alumna (’66). She produced many historical documentaries such as End of Empire and The Churchills, and wrote several books, including Keep the Home Fires Burning: Propaganda in WW1, Nazi Women, Clarissa Eden: A Memoir – From Churchill to Eden, the Goldfish Bowl: Married to the Prime Minister (with Cherie Booth) and Rules of Desire: Sex in Britain WW1 to the Present. Her book, Passionate Spirit: the Life of Alma Mahler, was published in 2019 and explores the life of Alma Mahler, who was a composer, author, socialite and extraordinary intellect.

Contact us

scholarships@sussex.ac.uk   

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Timetable

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application before the end of July 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 the scholarship.

We are aware AI has been used by some applicants to produce statements for their scholarship applications. Please be advised these applications are often unsuccessful. Any personal statement submitted needs to be written by you, to demonstrate your suitability for the scholarship.