The Sanctuary Scholarship

The University of Greenwich
About this opportunity
This scholarship is for an offer holder seeking asylum or with refugee status in the United Kingdom. It covers tuition and accommodation costs, plus a maintenance grant.
In 2023/24, we will offer two scholarships (undergraduate or postgraduate) to offer holders who are seeking asylum or have refugee status in the United Kingdom and are not eligible for financial support.
Successful scholars will receive:
- Annual tuition fee waiver
- Maintenance support of £5,000, paid in three installments
- Annual accommodation fee waiver for Avery Hill or Greenwich Campus.
Once you are awarded a status that allows you access to student finance (tuition-fee loans, etc.), you no longer receive the scholarship in subsequent academic years.
Am I eligible?
Applicants must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below to apply.
- You have been offered a full-time place on an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at the University of Greenwich entering at year 0 or 1, commencing September 2023.
- You will be studying at one of our three campuses: Greenwich, Avery Hill or Medway (except Medway School of Pharmacy).
- If studying with a Partner College, the tuition fee must be paid directly to the University of Greenwich.
- You are unable to access Student Finance (Tuition and Maintenance Loans) due to your current immigration status.
- You do not already hold a qualification that is equal to or higher than the course you are applying for.
- You are resident in the UK.
You must also be able to provide documentary evidence to verify your circumstances.
Immigration status
To be eligible for the Sanctuary Scholarship, you must hold one of the following immigration statuses before you apply to study at the University of Greenwich:
- UK asylum seeker
- UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
- UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
- Humanitarian protection (as a result of an asylum application).
You will also be eligible if you are a dependent of someone with one of these immigration statuses.
How to apply
Please email fab@gre.ac.uk with your full name and Greenwich ID number.
Applications will open 01st December 2022 and deadline will be 31st May 2023 – Panel decision for awardees to be notified by End of June 2023
We offer more scholarships and bursaries. See a full list.
Questions?
See our general terms and conditions.
If you would like further details about this bursary, please contact us:
- Email: fab@greenwich.ac.uk
Level of Study
- Master’s - Taught
- Undergraduate
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Other
Other eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Sanctuary Scholarship, you must hold one of the following immigration statuses before you apply to study at the University of Greenwich:
- UK asylum seeker
- UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
- UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
- Humanitarian protection (as a result of an asylum application).
You will also be eligible if you are a dependant of someone with one of these immigration statuses.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Accommodation
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
Types of study available
- Full-time
- Face-to-face
Additional details about application process
Conditions and guidance on the bursaries and scholarships available from the University of Greenwich
This should be read in conjunction with the information on individual
bursaries, scholarships & discounts available on the University’s Student Finance web page.
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
Yes
For further questions contact the scholarship provider
Email Us
fab@greenwich.ac.uk
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