Sanctuary Scholarships for Campus-Based Academic Programmes

Location

East Midlands

Deadline

14/06/2023

Type of opportunity

University scholarship

Closed for 2023
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University of Leicester

About this opportunity

The University of Leicester is offering up to four full-time campus-based sanctuary scholarships per year to applicants from forced migration backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the ability to succeed academically, but face barriers to that success. These scholarships are for undergraduate, taught Master’s and PhD programmes

Level of Study

  • Undergraduate
  • Master’s - Taught
  • PhD

Eligibility

Asylum seeker, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Other

Other eligibility criteria

We can consider other types of immigration status if you are from a forced migration background and are not eligible to access Student Finance

Additional notes about eligibility criteria

In addition, applicants must: already hold an offer of a place to study full time at the University of Leicester beginning in Sept 2023; be unable to access mainstream funding in the UK (e.g. Student Finance)

What is included in this opportunity?

  • Fee Waiver (no fees)
  • Other (see below)

Other support provided

Plus support package

Additional notes about support provided

Our support package is confirmed following an assessment of applicants’ individual situations with our Welfare Service

Types of study available

  • Full-time
  • Face-to-face

Number of places available

4

Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?

No

For further questions contact the scholarship provider

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