Sanctuary Scholarships

Location

Yorkshire and the Humber

Deadline

30/06/2025

Type of opportunity

University Scholarship

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About this opportunity

The University of Sheffield is offering scholarships for those who have sought asylum in the UK – for example, students who have been displaced or affected by a conflict in their home country or have another reason for their forced migration to the UK.
The 5 fully-funded Sanctuary Scholarships cover the cost of tuition and provide a £10,300 award to support living costs for each year of study.

Level of Study

  • Undergraduate
  • Master’s - Taught
  • Foundation

Eligibility

Asylum seeker, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Other

Additional notes about eligibility criteria

Full details of eligibility criteria can be found on the scholarship web page.
You are not eligible to apply for the scholarship if any of the following criteria apply:
– You are eligible for support from a UK funding agency, for example, Student Finance England.
– You have exhausted all appeal rights and have not submitted a fresh claim for asylum or an application to remain in the UK under another immigration category. If your status changes at any stage of the application process, you must notify us immediately.
– You have a ‘no study’ immigration bail condition or a ‘restricted study’ condition that prohibits study in higher education.

What is included in this opportunity?

  • Fee Waiver (no fees)
  • Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)

Types of study available

  • Full-time
  • Face-to-face

Additional details about application process

As part of the application process, you will need to complete an application form and provide relevant supporting documentation, as outlined on our web page. A panel of staff will assess all eligible applications.
You must hold an offer from the University of Sheffield in order to be able to apply. You will need to use your applicant login details (once you have received an offer) to access the application form.

Number of places available

5

Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?

No

On-going opportunity

Yes

For further questions contact Student Funding Team

Call Us 0114 222 9754, option 1, between 10.00am - 4.00pm, Monday - Friday

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