Partially funded

Sanctuary Language Bursary

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Sanctuary Language Bursary supports people seeking asylum or with refugee status to take a Pre-Sessional English Language Programme before an undergraduate degree at Portsmouth.

Award Information

  • At least one: submitted a Home Office asylum or humanitarian protection application; granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain or similar temporary status after an asylum application and not eligible for Student Finance England funding; spouse/civil partner or dependant of such a person; or official refugee status.
  • Spouses/civil partners must have been so on the date of the asylum application; dependants must have been under 18 on that date.
  • Conditional or unconditional offer for September entry to an undergraduate degree (excluding NHS-funded courses).
  • Need no support for accommodation and living expenses and live within commuting distance.
  • Evidence that the Home Office is considering the asylum application, where applicable.
  • Email at least four weeks before the programme starts; first-come, first-served.
  1. Apply for a Pre-Sessional English Language Programme.
  2. Once offered a place, email [email protected] with your application number and offer letter, stating you are applying for the bursary.

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