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Sanctuary Scholarship

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Oxford Brookes University
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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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Award value

See below

Fees

Funding type

Free products/services

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Deadline

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Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Oxford Brookes University

Number of awards

1 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Accommodation
  • Cost of living
  • Tuition fees

Free products/services

  • A full fee waiver. This means you will not need to pay tuition fees.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

Expected September 2026

Other criteria

Disability

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Undergraduate

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Subject area(s)*

Applied and Pure Sciences

Study level

Postgraduate

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Subject area(s)*

Architecture and Construction

Study level

Postgraduate

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Other eligibility requirements

This scholarship is for individuals seeking asylum and those who have a form of protection from an asylum claim, who are not able to access government student finance.

In 2025/26 entry there will be one scholarship available. This will include:

  • A full fee waiver. This means you will not need to pay tuition fees.
  • A cash bursary of £4,000.
  • Financial support equivalent to £10,000 towards accommodation. If you intend to live in University halls of residence, you will automatically receive this support. If you intend to live in other accommodation (not University halls of residence), you will need to provide the University with proof of your accommodation costs. This is detailed in the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
  • Guaranteed accommodation in University halls of residence for 52 weeks per year, if you choose to live in University halls of residence.

This support will be available for every year of your full-time study.

You are eligible to apply if you have one of the following immigration statuses, you meet the relevant course entry requirements, and you are not in receipt of or eligible for government student financial support:

  • asylum seeker,
  • unaccompanied asylum-seeking child,
  • limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application,
  • discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application),
  • the family member of someone with one of the immigration statuses listed
  • above with ‘in line’ or ‘dependent’ status.

The scholarship will be open to applicants who have received an offer (or are awaiting a decision) for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, including foundation year courses. Courses taught at Partner Colleges are not eligible.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Refugee/asylum status

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Before applying for the Sanctuary Scholarship, applicants need to have applied through UCAS or directly to our Admissions Team.

Please read the terms and conditions of the scholarship below first and then complete the online application form.

Application requirements

    The form includes a personal statement section. This section assesses your suitability for the Sanctuary Scholarship. Please ensure that in your answers you have included:

    • Your reason for wanting to access higher education, including your future aims and ambitions and how your chosen course will help you achieve these.
    • The difficulties you have faced in continuing your education and how you have tried to overcome these.
    • Details of your financial circumstances and any previous applications you have made for funding.
    • The form contains further questions and guidance.

    Applications will only be considered if they are accompanied by a Referee Supporting Statement that is signed and dated. This must be uploaded as part of the online form. Applicants will also be required to provide evidence of their immigration status.

    Selected applicants will be invited to have an interview. Interview questions will be shared with these selected applicants before the interview.

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