Sanctuary Scholarship

If you're seeking asylum and studying an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree, you could get a Sanctuary Scholarship to cover all of your undergraduate tuition fees. You'll also get ongoing personal and financial support during your course so you can concentrate on your studies

There's one Sanctuary Scholarship available each year. It isn't based on your income and you don't need to pay it back whilst you're ineligible for UK Government financial support.

What it includes

• Full tuition fees for each year of an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree (including a sandwich year)
• Financial support towards study costs – for example books, IT equipment, travel costs or other costs that help you to study effectively

Eligibility

To be considered for the Sanctuary Scholarship, at least one of the following must apply:

• You have submitted an application to the UK Home Office for asylum or humanitarian protection
• You have been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain or some other form of temporary status as a result of an asylum application and are not eligible for funding from Student Finance England
• You are the spouse/civil partner or dependant of someone who has submitted an application to the UK Home Office for asylum or humanitarian protection
• You are the spouse/civil partner or dependant of someone how has been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain or some other form of temporary status as a result of an asylum application and are not eligible for funding from Student Finance England