Fully funded

The Sanctuary Scholarship

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Funding and support for asylum seekers and refugees who cannot access UK student finance to study an undergraduate course at UWE Bristol. Two awards are made per academic year, with support from UWE Cares.

Award Information

  • Asylum seeker, or meets another immigration status requirement in the terms and conditions.
  • Cannot access UK Government student financial support for higher education because of immigration status.
  • Conditional or unconditional offer for a UWE Bristol undergraduate programme.
  • Refugees or people with humanitarian protection who are eligible for UK student finance do not qualify; they may apply for the UWE Cares Enhanced Bursary.
  • Full tuition fee waiver for the length of the course
  • £5,000 annual bursary for the length of the course
  • Support from UWE Cares
  • Applications for the 2027 scholarship (September 2027 entry) open in early 2027; deadlines are published on the page when available.
  1. Apply for an undergraduate course at UWE Bristol through UCAS or directly to Admissions.
  2. Read the application guidance notes.
  3. Complete the online application form once the link is published.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Terms and conditions (PDF)
  • Application guidance notes (PDF)

How selection works

A diverse University panel, including academics experienced with refugee and asylum-seeking communities, assesses applications.

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