Location: United Kingdom
Program: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Programs
Eligibility: Asylum Seekers and Forced Migrants in the UK
Duration: 1 – 3 years
Deadline: April 19, 2026
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The University of Leicester Sanctuary Scholarships are offered by the University of Leicester, a proud holder of the University of Sanctuary award, to help reduce the barriers to participation in higher education faced by those seeking asylum in the UK. The university believes that higher education should be accessible to all based on merit alone, and offers up to four Sanctuary Scholarships to applicants wishing to begin their studies in September 2026 who can demonstrate the ability to succeed academically but face barriers to that success. Each scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with the university’s Welfare Service. Applications are submitted through a two-stage process, with Stage 1 requiring a completed application form and submission of immigration documents by 11.59pm on April 19, 2026.
The University of Leicester is a leading UK research university ranked in the top 30 in the UK for research according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and holds a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. The awards available include 2 undergraduate awards for 3-year programmes only, 1 taught Masters award and 1 PhD award covering 3 years of funding. Priority is given to candidates who live locally in Leicester or at short commuting distance and who have not previously obtained a degree at the same level. The scholarship is for September 2026 entry only, is for Year 1 full-time campus-based study, and cannot be used for NHS-funded courses, distance learning, certificate or diploma courses.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Tuition fee waiver
- A support package to be confirmed following assessment with the Welfare Service
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Candidates must hold an offer of a place to study full-time at the University of Leicester beginning in September 2026
- Candidates must not be prohibited from studying in the UK
- Candidates must be in the UK waiting for the outcome of an initial asylum claim or having submitted an appeal or fresh asylum claim following an asylum refusal, or having been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to remain in the UK following an application for asylum. (However, forced migrants who hold other immigration statuses such as refugee or Humanitarian Protection status may also be considered if they are unable to access Student Finance in the UK)
- Candidates must be unable to access mainstream funding in the UK such as Student Finance
- Candidates must have provided evidence of their current immigration status in the UK to the Admissions Team by the deadline of 11.59pm on April 19, 2026
- Candidates must have completed the Sanctuary Scholarship application form fully by the deadline of 11.59pm on April 19, 2026
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
The scholarships are awarded to applicants who can demonstrate the ability to succeed academically but face barriers to that success, with priority given to candidates who live locally in Leicester or at short commuting distance and who have not previously obtained a degree at the same level.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
