Fully funded

Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Sanctuary Scholarship supports forced migrants who cannot access UK government student finance because of their immigration status to take up an undergraduate place at Sussex. Sussex is a University of Sanctuary and offers the award as part of that commitment.

Award Information

  • Offer to study an undergraduate degree at Sussex starting September 2026 (Foundation, Year 1 or Year 2 entry).
  • One of: submitted (or dependant of someone who submitted) a UK Home Office application for refugee recognition; granted temporary leave to remain from an asylum application (e.g. limited leave to remain, humanitarian protection) and not eligible for Student Finance England funding; partner or child of an asylum seeker or an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child.
  • Household income under £35,000.
  • Unable to access UK government student financial support because of immigration status.
  • Currently resident in the UK; status must be UK-based (not recognition in another country).
  • Excluded: other universities, progression into the final year of a Sussex degree, online courses, certificates and diplomas (including PGCE), BSMS, Social Work with NHS bursary, Schools Direct, partner institutes such as the International Study Centre.
  • Full overseas tuition fee waiver.
  • £16,440 per year of undergraduate study in living costs, for up to 4 years.
  • Sussexsport membership and guaranteed continuation of housing.
  • Application deadline for 2026 entry: 1 June 2026, 23:59 (GMT) (closed).
  • All applicants receive a decision by the end of July 2026.
  1. Accept an offer of a place on an eligible Bachelor's course at Sussex.
  2. Apply through the scholarship page before the deadline, providing evidence of your status.

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Documents you will need

  • Evidence of immigration status and eligibility.

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