Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate) 2025
About this opportunity
The University of Sussex has been awarded the title of University of Sanctuary, in recognition of its efforts to welcome and support forced migrants. This Sanctuary Scholarship is one way that the University supports students that are unable to receive student loans to enable them to take up a place on their chosen degree at Sussex.
Level of Study
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have received an offer of a place to study an undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex starting in September 2025. Foundation, Year 1 or Year 2 applicants can apply. You must also:
Have submitted, or are the dependent of someone who has submitted, an application to the UK Home Office for recognition as a Refugee; or
Have been granted temporary form of leave to remain in the UK as a result of an asylum application (e.g. limited leave to remain, humanitarian protection) and not be eligible for funding from Student Finance England; or
Be a partner/child of an asylum seeker or an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child; and
Have a household income of under £35,000; and
Be unable to access UK government student financial support because of your current immigration status. Please note that applicants will need to provide evidence of this.
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are going to study any of the following:
Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE)
Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
Degrees in Social work (if receiving an NHS bursary)
Online courses
Schools Direct teaching courses
Courses offered at partner institutes e.g. University of Sussex International Study Centre (ISC)
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Partial bursary (study costs and partial living costs)
- Other (see below)
Additional notes about support provided
• As a Sanctuary scholar you will have access to housing on campus for 52 weeks of the year and for the duration of your studies.
• Membership of Sussexsport
Types of study available
- Full-time
Additional details about application process
The application window opens in March 2025 so please check our website for updates and complete the online application form when it goes live.
The deadline for applications is 1st April 2025 at 23:59.
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
For further questions contact the scholarship provider
Call Us 02173 873435
Email Us scholarships@sussex.ac.uk
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