Aber Sanctuary Scholarship
About this opportunity
Each scholarship:
– Covers the full cost of the tuition fees for a maximum of the normal duration of the undergraduate/postgraduate taught programme for which the applicant has been admitted, until such time as they are awarded a status that entitles them to access student finance.
– Covers the full cost of an International Foundation Certificate (if required) for the normal duration of the course.
– Provides £8,000 per year towards living cost expenses.
– Provides a free place (single room in a shared, self –catering apartment) in one of our Halls of Residence for scholarship students who wish to stay in University accommodation. Family accommodation is not available.
– Provides English language support (if required) in the form of a 12 or 6-week Pre-sessional Course with free accommodation and an allowance towards living costs, for scholarship students who do not require an International Foundation Certificate.
– Includes a designated member of staff to provide support, guidance and opportunities throughout your studies.
The scholarship is not available for our Veterinary Science courses or Postgraduate Research study.
Level of Study
- Undergraduate
- Master’s - Taught
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Humanitarian protection
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
The Aberystwyth Sanctuary Scholarship is open to those who do not have access to student finance and hold one of the following immigration status in the UK:
You are an asylum seeker; or
You have been granted discretionary or Humanitarian Protection leave to enter or remain (with forced migration background); or
You are the partner/dependent of an asylum seeker/discretionary/Humanitarian Protection leave to enter or remain (with forced migration background).
AND
You have received a conditional or unconditional offer from Aberystwyth University to study a full-time undergraduate degree or International Foundation Certificate or postgraduate taught masters course.
You can provide a reference in support of your application from an organisation such as a school, college, community or voluntary group.
You have submitted an application to Aberystwyth University’s Sanctuary Scholarship by the deadline.
The scholarship is not available for our Veterinary Science courses nor for Postgraduate Research study.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Accommodation
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
Types of study available
- Full-time
- Face-to-face
Additional details about application process
The deadline to submit your application form, evidence and supporting documents is Monday 31 March 2025, by 2359 GMT.
Interviews will take place in May 2025 in person (or virtually if the applicants prefer).
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
For further questions contact Marion Thomson
Call Us 01970 628423
Email Us sanctuary@aber.ac.uk
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