Fully funded

Sanctuary Scholarship (2027/28 entry)

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Sanctuary Scholarship supports a person seeking asylum in the UK who cannot access standard UK student funding. It covers an undergraduate degree at Manchester Met and includes ongoing immigration support from the international team.

Award Information

  • Firm offer for a new full-time undergraduate course starting 2027/28 (first year only; foundation years and distance learning excluded).
  • Meet the English language requirements of the offer.
  • Do not already hold a qualification at the same level.
  • No fee support from a business, charity or other organisation.
  • Unable to access mainstream funding such as Student Finance or a local authority grant.
  • Live within commuting distance of Manchester for the whole course.
  • Right to study in the UK with discretionary leave to remain, awaiting an asylum decision, leave as an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child, or refused asylum with a fresh claim in progress.
  • Full tuition fee waiver.
  • £6,000 maintenance allowance for three years.
  • A fourth year may be awarded at the university's discretion if a year must be repeated.
  • Payments continue until the student gains status for mainstream funding.

Application form opens 1 January 2027 and closes 30 August 2027. Decisions at the start of September 2027. Course start 28 September 2027.

  1. Hold an offer from Manchester Met.
  2. Read the application advice and the terms and conditions.
  3. Complete the application form between 1 January and 30 August 2027.

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How selection works

Interviews may be held if applications are numerous. Applicants consent to immigration status checks with UK Visas and Immigration.

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