Location: United Kingdom
Program: Postgraduate
Eligibility: UK residents
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: November 3, 2025
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The University of Westminster Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship is a transformative and compassionate initiative designed to support asylum seekers living in the United Kingdom who aspire to pursue postgraduate education but face significant financial barriers. This scholarship represents the university’s deep commitment to social justice, inclusivity, and providing educational opportunities to those who have been forcibly displaced from their home countries and are rebuilding their lives in the UK.
The University of Westminster, located in the heart of London, has a long-standing tradition of welcoming diverse communities and championing access to education for underrepresented groups. As one of London’s leading modern universities, Westminster is recognized for its inclusive values, multicultural student body, and dedication to making a positive social impact. The university understands that asylum seekers often possess exceptional talents, qualifications, and potential but are prevented from accessing higher education due to their immigration status and lack of eligibility for standard student financial support.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- £1,000 monthly stipend
- Access to world-class facilities at the University of Westminster’s London campuses
- Integration into a diverse, multicultural student community
- Access to comprehensive student support services
- Academic mentorship and guidance from experienced faculty
- Career development workshops and employability support
- Access to university libraries, research resources, and study spaces
- Counselling and wellbeing support services
- Opportunity to study in central London with access to cultural and professional opportunities
- Networking opportunities with students, alumni, and professionals
- Other benefits
The monthly stipend can be used to cover:
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
- Food and daily necessities
- And more
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be currently seeking asylum in the United Kingdom
- Be living in the UK at the time of application
- Not be eligible to receive postgraduate financial support from Student Finance England or other government student funding bodies
- Hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study a full-time postgraduate taught programme at the University of Westminster
- Demonstrate academic merit and potential to successfully complete the postgraduate programme
- Provide evidence of asylum seeker status through appropriate documentation
- Show genuine commitment to completing the programme and contributing to society
- Meet the academic entry requirements for the chosen postgraduate programme
- Demonstrate financial need and inability to fund studies through other means
- Be able to study full-time for the duration of the programme
- Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The University of Westminster sanctuary scholarship selection process is carried out by a dedicated panel who evaluate applications based on several compassionate and merit-based criteria:
- Academic qualifications and potential (including previous educational achievements, academic records, relevant professional experience, and demonstrated capacity to succeed in postgraduate studies despite challenging circumstances).
- Personal circumstances and financial need (including current asylum status, financial situation, barriers to accessing education, and the transformative impact this scholarship would have on the applicant’s life and future prospects).
- Motivation and commitment (including personal statement explaining reasons for pursuing postgraduate education, career aspirations, resilience demonstrated through personal journey, and commitment to making positive contributions to UK society).
- Alignment with programme and university values (including suitability for chosen postgraduate programme, understanding of how the degree supports career goals, and demonstration of values that align with Westminster’s commitment to diversity, social justice, and inclusion).
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official page and submit your application
