Distance Learning Sanctuary Awards (Master’s Programmes)

Location

Online/Remote Study

Type of opportunity

University scholarship

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University of Leicester

About this opportunity

The University of Leicester is offering 100 Distance Learning Sanctuary Awards on a range of part-time Master’s programmes over the three academic years spanning from 2023/24 to 2025/26. These awards are open to applicants who have been forcibly displaced from their homes and/or who are at risk of political persecution, violence or conflict anywhere in the world

Level of Study

  • Master’s - Taught

Eligibility

Asylum seeker, Refugee status, Humanitarian protection, Temporary refugee permission, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine schemes, British National (Overseas), Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave), Other

Other eligibility criteria

We also welcome applications from students based outside the UK, and forced migrants with a range of immigration statuses, including that of internally displaced and stateless persons and/or who are at risk of political persecution, violence or conflict anywhere in the world. We will look at each application on a case-by-case basis

Additional notes about eligibility criteria

In addition, applicants must already hold an offer to study on one of the specified courses (or be waiting for a decision)

What is included in this opportunity?

  • Fee Waiver (no fees)

Types of study available

  • Part-time / flexible
  • Online

Number of places available

100 over the three academic years spanning from 2023/24 to 2025/26

Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?

Yes

On-going opportunity

Yes

For further questions contact Julie Umarova