Sanctuary Scholarship
About this opportunity
UEA is committed to helping reduce the barriers to participation in Higher Education (HE) faced by those seeking sanctuary in the UK. Sanctuary scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year are detailed below. We welcome applications to this scholarship from anyone who is seeking sanctuary in the United Kingdom.
Value of Scholarship award
The Scholarship awards the student honorary Home fee status and pays for:
Undergraduate level: the Home rate (£9,535* per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000) for up to four years of study.
Postgraduate taught level: the Home rate (£10,675* per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000) for one year of study.
To be eligible for this Scholarship, applicants must:
Have applied for a place at UEA for a full-time undergraduate or full-time postgraduate taught masters course and have met the offer conditions.
Provide evidence of their background of seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Not apply for the MB/BS course at the Norwich Medical School.
If the applicant is applying for any UEA course which includes a placement component, they need to ensure that their immigration status will allow them to undertake placements.
Declare all previous study completed in a higher education setting.
Level of Study
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
- Master’s - Taught
- Master’s - Research
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine or Afghan Schemes, British National Overseas (BNO), Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave)
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
Please note, we do not accept applications from those looking to study the MB/BS course at the Norwich Medical School.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
- Application support and advice
- English language provision
Additional notes about support provided
One to One Support Sessions
One to one support sessions offering guidance and advice on how to write strong supporting statements are available for sanctuary scholarship applicants. To find out more and to book your session, please email: university.of.sanctuary@uea.ac.uk.
Duolingo English Test Access Programme
As a University of Sanctuary, we are delighted to be taking part in the Duolingo English Test Access Programme which offers a set number of free English language test places for students from a forced migration background. To find out more about Duolingo, including further guidance on preparing for the test, please click here.
To access your free test, please email: university.of.sanctuary@uea.ac.uk
Types of study available
- Full-time
- Part-time / flexible
Number of places available
1
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
On-going opportunity
Yes
University of East Anglia
Published
24/04/2025
Contact Information
Name: Madeleine Dutton
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