Applicants are reminded that this is a competitive process and not all applications for the Scholarships will be successful.
Stage 1 - Once the closing date for applications has passed, following an initial assessment, the University will contact applicants to let them know whether or not their application will progress to the next stage of the selection process.
Stage 2 - Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview during Summer 2024 to verify the information they have provided on their application and to give them an opportunity to get to know the University. Applicants will be asked to sign a document providing permission for the University to share information with the UK Home Office in order to verify eligibility for the scholarship and status in the UK. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
Stage 3 - Successful applicants will be sent an offer of an Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship within two weeks of the interview.
2 scholarships for eligible applicants wishing to study an undergraduate degree programme.
1 scholarship for eligible applicants wishing to study a postgraduate taught Masters degree programme (part-time or full-time).
Successful applicants for the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship at Keele University will be provided with:
Full tuition fee costs for up to a maximum of four years.
A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.
£250 towards course costs loaded on the studentsKeele Card in each year of study.
Personal Support: Support will also be developed for each successful student to enable them to identify and overcome barriers to achievement on their degree programme.
Applications will be considered from students applying for the following courses:
Full time undergraduate degree and foundation programmes (up to a maximum of four years)
Full time or part time postgraduate taught Master's programmes (applicants must be studying a minimum of a Master's qualifications modular courses and the Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma are not eligible).
Applicants must fall into one of the following immigration status groups and be unable to access UK government funding because of their current immigration status:
An asylum seeker – a person who has made a claim with the UK for refugee status
A person who has been granted some form of temporary status, such as Limited Leave to remain, in the UK
Dependents or partners of any of the above status groups, whose claim is dependent on a principal applicant.
Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their status, under one of the above categories.
Priority will be given to applicants who live within easy commuting distance of Keele University.
