Fully funded

BCU Sanctuary Scholarship

Birmingham City University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

As a University of Sanctuary, Birmingham City University offers two Sanctuary Scholarships for undergraduate entry in September 2026 to new students who have sought asylum in the UK and cannot access UK government Student Finance.

Each year of the course the scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver, an £8,877 bursary for course and living costs, and free university halls accommodation.

Award Information

  • Hold discretionary or limited leave to remain or other temporary leave following a UK asylum application; OR be an asylum seeker (or dependant on the claim) with an active claim with the Home Office and evidence of status.
  • Be unable to access UK Student Finance because of immigration status.
  • Hold a firm unconditional or firm conditional offer for a full-time undergraduate degree (including Foundation Year entry) at BCU starting September 2026.
  • Not already hold a degree or equivalent.
  • Excluded: foundation degrees, HNC/HND, partner-delivered, fast-track, part-time, CPD, short courses, apprenticeships and distance learning.
  • Full tuition fee waiver for each year of the course.
  • £8,877 bursary per year for course and living costs, paid termly (late August–early October, mid January, mid–late April).
  • Free university halls accommodation (University Locks) each year.
  • Extended for a repeat year up to a maximum of four years.
  • Application deadline: 31 July 2026.
  • Outcome: August 2026.
  • Acceptance (bank details): by 31 August.
  1. Complete the online application form.
  2. Email your documents to [email protected] with your full name and applicant ID.
  3. Await the panel decision in August.
  4. If successful, provide bank details by 31 August to accept.

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Documents you will need

  • Copy of your e-visa.
  • 750-word reference from someone who knows you well (not a relation), covering your personal and financial circumstances and barriers overcome, contributions to college or community, how you would benefit, and any other relevant information.

How selection works

A panel of judges reviews each application and reference.

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