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Award value

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Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

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Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

University of Leicester

Number of awards

4 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

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 2027

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Undergraduate

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

The number of awards available are:

  • 2 x Undergraduate awards (3-year programmes only)
  • 1 x Taught Masters award
  • 1 x PhD award (3 years of funding)

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 in the UK

However, forced migrants who hold other immigration statuses (e.g. 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, e.g. Student Finance

Candidates must have provided evidence of their current immigration status in the UK to the Admissions Team

Candidates must have completed the sanctuary scholarship application form fully

Please note, priority will be given to candidates who:

  • live locally in Leicester or at short commuting distance
  • have not previously obtained a degree at the same level

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Refugee/asylum status
  • Academic excellence

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Please complete the application form to apply for this scholarship.

Contact Institution

Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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