Sanctuary Scholarship
About this opportunity
City is proud to support equal access to higher education for forced migrants.
The Sanctuary Scholarship is for those seeking asylum or those granted Discretionary Leave to remain in the UK or some other form of temporary leave as a result of an asylum or human rights application and who cannot otherwise access student finance.
The Sanctuary Scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver and a grant equivalent of a full living away from home London based maintenance loan from Student Finance England plus the equivalent of the City Cares bursary to cover living expenses.
Level of Study
- Undergraduate
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave)
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
In addition to the above, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Have received a conditional or unconditional offer of full-time Undergraduate study from City, University of London, having applied through UCAS or other such as Kaplan
Be new full-time entrants to City and starting the first year of their degree as a new student (i.e. those starting in Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 are not eligible.)
Be currently attending or known to a school, college, community, voluntary or faith group which can provide a reference in support of your application
Must not hold an undergraduate/postgraduate degree awarded in the UK and/or abroad
As a direct result of your status you are not eligible for Tuition Fee Loans or Maintenance Loans from Student Finance England/Wales/NI/SAAS
If you are applying for a programme that requires you to pass a DBS check in order to undertake clinical placements and participate in the course, it is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary documentation. Failure to pass the DBS checks, will result in a suspension/withdrawal from the programme.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
Additional notes about support provided
As well as the full fee waiver and full living costs, successful applicants will also receive support and guidance from a designated staff member throughout.
Types of study available
- Full-time
- Face-to-face
Additional details about application process
See the eligibility criteria and detailed guidance notes published on the link City Cares: Sanctuary Scholarship • City, University of London to complete an online application. This includes a personal statement, your rationale for higher education, your interruptions to prior education and support needs amongst other things. A referee statement in support of the application is also required and other supporting documentation such as evidence of your immigration status. This is a competitive process and the selection panel can only consider information contained in the application.
Number of places available
3
On-going opportunity
Yes
City, University of London
Published
28/01/2025
Contact Information
Name: City Cares Team
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