Asylum Seeker Scholarship
About this opportunity
The University will offer 4 awards for entry into academic year 2025-2026. The award offers tuition fee and living cost support to those most in need who are seeking asylum.
For students commencing study at the University in session 2025-2026 the University will offer four undergraduate scholarships (excludes students who already hold a 1st undergraduate degree).
Each scholarship will cover the ‘home’ rate of fee and provide living costs per annum equivalent to the UKRI rate (for guidance, in 2024-2025, this was £19,237).
To be eligible for this Scholarship you should have applied for admission to an undergraduate degree programme at The University of Edinburgh commencing in 2025-2026 and received confirmation from the Fees and Student Support Team that your fees status has been updated to home student-Scotland fee rate (Asylum Seeker)
Level of Study
- Undergraduate
Eligibility
Asylum seeker
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this Scholarship you should have applied for admission to an undergraduate degree programme at The University of Edinburgh commencing in 2025-2026 and received confirmation from the Fees and Student Support Team that your fees status has been updated to home student-Scotland fee rate (Asylum Seeker)
Further information on applying for admission can be found at:
Undergraduate admission
Further information on fee status eligibility can be found at: Asylum seeker tuition fee status
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
Additional notes about support provided
A panel will review all eligible applications and we hope to inform all successful candidates by early June 2025.
Types of study available
- Full-time
Additional details about application process
All eligible applicants will be contacted and must complete our online application form by 23:59 (GMT) on Friday 23rd of May 2025. If you think you are eligible please contact us by emailing studentfundingteam@ed.ac.uk
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you will also be required to email a supporting statement from your legal representative or the charitable body representing your case in the UK. Please clearly state in the title it is for an Asylum Seeker Scholarship. This supporting statement should provide details of your current immigration status and an indication of timescales for the Home Office decision on your asylum claim. Please send this email to studentfundingteam@ed.ac.uk
Application Forms and supporting statements submitted after the deadline date will NOT be considered.
If your status changes
If your status changes at any point prior to or during your studies, you must notify the Fees and Student Support team immediately regarding your change in status.
Number of places available
4
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
For further questions contact University of Edinburgh Student Funding Team
Email Us studentfundingteam@ed.ac.uk
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