Partially funded

Keele Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship

Keele University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship supports asylum seekers and forced migrants seeking sanctuary in the UK who cannot access UK government funding because of their immigration status.

For 2026/27 entry Keele offered 2 undergraduate scholarships and 1 postgraduate taught Master's scholarship (part-time or full-time). Personal support is provided to each recipient to identify and overcome barriers to achievement.

Award Information

  • Asylum seeker (made a claim for refugee status in the UK), or holder of temporary status such as Limited Leave to Remain, or a dependant or partner of either whose claim depends on a principal applicant.
  • Unable to access UK government funding because of current immigration status; evidence of status required.
  • Must have applied to a Keele course through Admissions.
  • Courses: full-time undergraduate degree and foundation programmes (up to four years); full-time or part-time postgraduate taught Master's (modular courses, PGCert and PGDip are not eligible).
  • Priority to applicants living within easy commuting distance of Keele.
  • A referee (e.g. school or college lecturer, support worker, community or voluntary group leader) must provide a supporting statement.
  • Full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years.
  • Cash award of £1,200 each year towards living costs.
  • £250 each year towards course costs, loaded on the Keele Card.
  • Personal support. Maintenance is not fully covered; applicants must show they can cover living costs.
  1. Apply for a course at Keele through Admissions ([email protected]).
  2. Read the guidance notes and complete the online Article 26 Scholarship application form, including a supporting statement on your financial circumstances.
  3. Provide referee statement and supporting evidence by the deadline; Keele contacts applicants by email about evidence.

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Documents you will need

  • Evidence of immigration status
  • Supporting evidence of circumstances
  • Referee supporting statement

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