University of Winchester Sanctuary Award

About this opportunity

We are committed to creating opportunities for all to study at the University of Winchester, particularly those in difficult circumstances.

Our Sanctuary Scholarship Award offers a full tuition fee waiver and a bursary of up to £5000 per year to up to two students per year already living in the UK to undertake an undergraduate course in higher education who are: 

• Seeking asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK, or a dependent or partner of someone seeking asylum 
• A dependent or partner of someone who has been granted limited leave to remain or some other form of temporary status under an asylum, refugee, or other humanitarian route

We also offer academic English support for students for whom English is a second language throughout the year.  Tutors are available to provide help with academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and discourse.

Please note: Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date which the asylum application was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made.

In addition to the fee waiver we can help you cover the costs that come with studying (for example books, IT equipment, travel costs or other costs which will enable you to study successfully) up to a maximum of £5000 per year.