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Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Newcastle University offers three Sanctuary Scholarships for asylum seekers, children of asylum seekers and people with refugee status who cannot access mainstream funding. The award covers full tuition fees and living expenses for the full duration of the degree.

Priority goes to applicants from the North East of England and to those who have not yet had the opportunity to access higher education. The criteria were agreed with the Asylum and Migration Justice Forum.

Award Information

  • Asylum seekers, children of asylum seekers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, or applicants with refugee status ineligible for Student Finance government funding; those with Humanitarian Protection or Discretionary Leave to Remain after an asylum application, or their children, are also considered.
  • Living in the UK when applying; priority for the North East of England (Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Northumberland, Cleveland, North Cumbria).
  • Holds an offer from Newcastle University for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme.
  • Meets the English language criteria for the course or holds relevant qualifications; personal circumstances are considered where offer or English criteria are not met.
  • Unable to access mainstream funding such as Student Finance England or a local authority grant.
  • Not eligible: current students, study abroad and exchange students, doctoral applicants, and applicants for non-degree awards (Higher Education Diploma or Certificate, PG Certificate, PG Diploma).
  • Full tuition fees and living expenses.
  • 3 awards, starting September 2026 for the full duration of the degree programme.
  • Closing date: midnight on Friday 4 April 2026 (2026 entry); late applications are not considered.
  1. Hold, or apply for, an offer from Newcastle University (UCAS for undergraduate, the university application for postgraduate).
  2. Read the application guidance, then complete the online form.
  3. Upload proof of immigration status and a signed, dated reference on letterhead.
  4. Submit before the closing date.

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Documents you will need

  • Proof of immigration status.
  • Reference signed, dated and on letterhead, from someone who has known the applicant for a significant period.

How selection works

A selection panel reviews applications. The reference should cover personal and financial circumstances and barriers overcome, suitability for the course, community or school contribution, and the benefit the scholarship would bring.

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