Loughborough University Sanctuary PhD Scholarship

Additional notes about eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
– Currently hold an offer of study (conditional* or unconditional) for a postgraduate research (PhD) programme at Loughborough University (Loughborough campus or London campus). Scholarships for those wishing to study part-time will also be considered**.
– Show evidence of exceptional academic achievement
– Are considered an ‘at-risk scholar’
It is difficult to provide a definitive definition for an ‘at-risk scholar’, but the University works to a framework which asks:
– Is your home located in a region of conflict/war such that your life or the lives of your family are in danger, or such that you could be forcibly displaced due to persecution?
– Are you, or your family, at risk of imminent imprisonment, injury, death or persecution?
– If you are currently in the UK but were to return to your home country, your life or safety would be at much greater risk.
*Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full.
**If you’re currently outside the UK and wish to study part-time, the University won’t be able to sponsor you in the UK on a student visa. For those based in the UK and wish to be considered for a part-time PhD, note that if you’re in full-time employment, you will not be eligible for a scholarship. Only those working part-time, have caring responsibilities or other requirements may be considered for an award on a part-time basis.