Location: United Kingdom
Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate – Masters
Eligibility: UK Residents
Duration: Varies by Program
Deadline: May 28, 2026
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP & GET UPDATES ON SCHOLARSHIPS WORLDWIDE
The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship is a fully-funded award created specifically to support individuals with Refugee or Asylum Seeker status who are currently residing in the United Kingdom and hold an offer to study at the University of Glasgow for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship is open to both prospective undergraduate and postgraduate taught students beginning in September 2026 and covers full tuition fees for the duration of the programme for those unable to access mainstream student finance through SAAS or Student Finance along with a £5,000 per year stipend towards study costs. Should an applicant’s immigration status change during their studies, eligibility will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and students are required to inform the Scholarships Team immediately.
The University of Glasgow is one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities, founded in 1451 and ranked consistently among the top institutions globally. As a designated University of Sanctuary, Glasgow is deeply committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for those seeking refuge, and this scholarship reflects that commitment directly. The university offers an extraordinarily wide range of programmes spanning arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, business, and the social sciences across its beautiful campus in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the programme
- £5,000 per year stipend towards study costs
- Consideration for additional donor-funded awards (covering the £5,000 stipend) upon submitting a Sanctuary Scholarship application.
- Undergraduate students with refugee status and access to existing funding receive the £5,000 stipend only
- Postgraduate Taught Masters students with refugee status and access to funding receive the £5,000 stipend plus a partial tuition fee waiver to cover any shortfall not met by a postgraduate tuition fee loan
- Other benefits
Also Check:
Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) Master’s Degree Scholarship – Spain
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships – University of Birmingham, UK
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must hold a firm conditional or unconditional offer for full-time study at the University of Glasgow for the 2026/27 academic year — applicants must have applied to the University before submitting a scholarship application
- Must currently be located in the United Kingdom and hold Home or RUK fee status
- Must have submitted a claim for asylum in the UK, OR be actively appealing a negative decision on an asylum claim, OR have been granted Refugee Status, Humanitarian Protection (HP), or Discretionary Leave (DL) by the Home Office as a result of an asylum claim
- OR must have come to the UK through one of the following government resettlement schemes: UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme, Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS), Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine), or Ukraine Family Scheme
- Must provide supporting immigration documentation, including an Application Registration Card (ARC) or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) — front and back — along with relevant Home Office correspondence, OR a valid share code proving the right to study in the UK
- Not available for PGDip, PGDE, or part-time programme applicants
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
Also Check:
2026 UCL Humanitarian Postgraduate Scholarship – University College London, UK
Selection Criteria
The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship evaluates applicants based on a combination of academic potential and personal circumstances, with the primary aim of identifying individuals who demonstrate genuine ambition and determination to pursue higher education despite the significant challenges that come with seeking sanctuary. Applicants are assessed on the strength of their application to an eligible University of Glasgow programme, as well as the authenticity and completeness of their supporting immigration documentation. Since the scholarship is designed specifically for those unable to access mainstream funding routes, financial need and immigration status play a central role in the selection process.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
