Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship

• Tuition fee waiver for the regular duration of the course.
• Reasonable support with additional costs; the level depends on eligibility for a UK Student Finance Maintenance Loan and other funding.
• Award holders eligible for a Maintenance Loan are expected to apply for the full loan.
• Not designed to cover accommodation or relocation costs for students eligible for a Maintenance Loan or living in Home Office accommodation.

2026/27 cycle: applications closed 6 March 2026. Interviews expected on 28 April 2026; applicants notified by 8 May 2026.

1. Receive an offer for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught course.
2. Complete the online application form by the deadline.
3. Attach evidence of immigration status and give a referee's contact details (school, college, employer or community group).
4. Attend an interview in person at Cheltenham or Gloucester, or on MS Teams, if shortlisted.

• Evidence confirming immigration status.
• Contact details for a referee.

Eligible applications are shortlisted from the scholarship and course applications. Candidates whose status makes them ineligible for UK Student Finance are particularly encouraged and receive preferential consideration. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by the Sanctuary Scholarship Steering Group, sometimes with the course leader.