Partially funded

Sanctuary Scholarships

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Up to four scholarships for people seeking asylum in the UK, supporting the University's University of Sanctuary award. Each consists of a tuition fee waiver and a support package confirmed after assessment with the Welfare Service.

The awards are 2 undergraduate (three-year programmes only), 1 taught Master's and 1 PhD (three years of funding), for September 2026 entry.

Award Information

  • Hold an offer to study full-time at Leicester beginning September 2026.
  • Not prohibited from studying in the UK, and in the UK either awaiting an initial asylum claim outcome or appeal/fresh claim, or holding Discretionary or Limited Leave to remain after an asylum application; other forced migrants (for example refugee or Humanitarian Protection status) may be considered if unable to access Student Finance.
  • Unable to access mainstream funding such as Student Finance.
  • Submitted evidence of identity and immigration status (for example Share Code, ARC, BRP, BAIL 201 without a 'No Study' condition) by 19 April 2026.
  • Priority to applicants living locally or within commuting distance of Leicester and without a prior degree at the same level.
  • Excluded: NHS-funded courses, distance learning, certificate or diploma courses, part-time study; no deferral; Year 1 entry only.
  • Tuition fee waiver.
  • Support package to be confirmed after Welfare Service assessment.
  • PhD award: three years of funding.
  • 19 April 2026, 11.59pm: Stage 1 application and documents deadline.
  • By 1 May 2026: Stage 2 notification.
  • 5 to 22 May 2026: Welfare Service meetings and immigration history check.
  • By 29 May 2026: provisional offers.
  • By 13 September 2026: outstanding course conditions met.
  1. Apply for your degree programme and receive an offer and student number.
  2. Check eligibility.
  3. Complete the Sanctuary Scholarship application form by the deadline.
  4. Send identity and immigration documents to [email protected] (undergraduate), [email protected] (taught) or [email protected] (PhD).

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Documents you will need

  • Share Code, Asylum Registration Card, BRP or BAIL 201
  • If unavailable: expired passport or driving licence with recent Home Office correspondence (solicitor documents not accepted)

How selection works

Two stages: application review, then a Welfare Service meeting and immigration history check. Applicants must show ability to succeed academically despite barriers.

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