Friends Masters Scholarship: A dream come true
Read more about how Brittany went from Arizona to studying for a Masters at Sussex via Singapore.
Brittany Diane Schultz
Every year, thanks to alumni donations to the Friends, Sussex awards the Friends Masters Scholarship to a student from the USA. Enabling the recipient to come and study at the University, the Scholarship is available to students of any discipline, and it aims to provide an opportunity for a talented student to fulfil their potential, regardless of their background and resources.
The most recent recipient of the Scholarship is Brittany Diane Schultz (International Education and Development MA). Before moving to England, Brittany spent four years living in Singapore, teaching English to students between 3 and 12 years old. Prior to teaching in Singapore, Brittany was working with refugee mothers and their
“This Masters has been a far-off dream for some time and I could not do it without the Friends Scholarship…I’m blown away by the knowledge and expertise of my professors who seem to have worked in every major international organisation in this field”
Brittany Diane Schultz
This Masters has been a far-off dream for some time and I could not do it without the Friends Scholarship... I am blown away by the knowledge and expertise of my professors who seem to have worked in every major international organisation in this field.”brittany diane schultz
Brittany says:
“I chose Sussex as it has the best development programme in the world – it was voted number 1 for the 7th year in a row in 2023 – and the International Education and Development MA aligns perfectly with my goals and interests. Besides, most of the people on my course are also international students so we’re in the same boat, building a life in a new country. I enjoy learning from their experiences teaching around the world and about their differing cultures.”