University of Salford Sanctuary Scholarship
About this opportunity
The University of Salford provides Sanctuary Scholarships to enable people seeking sanctuary/asylum or other forced migrant backgrounds to progress to higher education. We are proud to be one of the first of a growing number of universities to offer Sanctuary Scholarships. We have offered these scholarships since 2012 and all scholarship holders have been successful in finishing and gaining a degree. For the 2026-2027 academic year we are offering eight undergraduate scholarships, two per academic school, and two postgraduate scholarships.
Applications for the Sanctuary Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open. Please read the guidance on our webpage and complete the application form to apply. You must submit an application prior to the deadline date which is 12pm on Friday 22nd May 2026.
Application form: https://myadvantage.salford.ac.uk/form.aspx?id=1665622
Webpage and guidance: https://www.salford.ac.uk/askus/topics/specialist-support/sanctuary-seekers
Level of Study
- Foundation
- Master’s - Taught
- Undergraduate
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave)
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
Before making an application for the Sanctuary Scholarship, please ensure that you are either:
An asylum seeker or the partner/dependant of an asylum seeker; or
An asylum seeker/partner/dependant who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status; or
From another forced migrant background and not eligible to apply for Student Finance
You must also hold a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Salford for an undergraduate or postgraduate course scheduled to start in September of the academic year relevant to your application. Please note:
You need to apply for a Salford course via UCAS or in some cases, you can apply directly with the University.
You will need to apply for more than one course/university on UCAS, so please ensure that you apply for Sanctuary Scholarship universities only to increase your chances of getting a place that you can afford to take up.
You must apply for both your university place and for the Scholarship by completing the online application form. Do not assume that because you have an offer for a course at Salford that you will be automatically considered for the Scholarship because you will not.
For support with making an application to study at the University, please contact enquiries@salford.ac.uk.
To be eligible for the Sanctuary Scholarship, you must also:
Be currently attending a school, college, community or voluntary group that can provide a reference in support of your application. References from Educational institutions are preferable if possible.
Be unable to access mainstream funding, e.g. student finance or a local authority grant. Those who are classed as care leavers (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children) and previously were under local authority care can apply, but you will need to attach a letter from your local authority detailing the support that they will offer you whilst studying.
Live within commuting distance of the University of Salford (preferably in the Greater Manchester Public Transport Executive area) or be able and willing to move to the local area to start university (in September of the academic year relevant to your application) with accommodation in the local area that you can afford. We will require evidence of this.
Demonstrate that you do not require support for living expenses or accommodation.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Study costs (books, travel, etc.)
Additional notes about support provided
The Sanctuary Scholarship offers the following:
– Full fee waiver for the chosen course
– £1100 per academic year progressed on to bursary for study and travel related costs
– Access to a specialist team to offer support and signpost to other services
– A teams site and event(s) to connect with other students facing similar circumstances
Types of study available
- Face-to-face
- Full-time
Additional details about application process
You must submit an application prior to the deadline date which is 12pm on Friday 22nd May 2026.
The Specialist Support Team will review your application as quickly as possible. If we notice that there is any information or evidence missing from your application we will contact you via the email address you provided for this. It is your responsibility to provide the requested information or evidence before the deadline date. Due to this, we recommend that you submit your application well before the closing deadline. Our team will be contactable until the deadline date for any questions about applying, requested information or requested evidence.
Following the initial assessment, after the closing date we will contact you to let you know whether your application will progress to the next stage of the selection process. If your application is taken forward, you will be invited to an interview to verify the information you have provided in your application. If you are successful in being offered a Sanctuary Scholarship award you will be informed as quickly as possible after all interviews have been completed.
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
On-going opportunity
Yes
For further questions contact askUS
Call Us 01612955000
Email Us askus@salford.ac.uk
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