University of Winchester Sanctuary Award
University of Winchester
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 Award supports two students per year seeking sanctuary in the UK to undertake a course in higher education. We will cover your fees and also help with additional costs with a bursary of up to £5000 per year.
Our Sanctuary Award offers a full tuition fee waiver and bursary to two students per year who are already living in the UK and 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
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.
Level of Study
- Undergraduate
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life)
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
Applicants for the Sanctuary Award will need to:
- – Have been offered a place (conditional or firm) on an undergraduate programme at the University of Winchester before applying for the Sanctuary Award.
– Be unable to access UK Government Student Finance (tuition fee loans or maintenance loans/grants) by virtue of their immigration status
– Be able to provide evidence that their asylum application is under consideration by the Home OfficePriority will be given to applicants who already live within easy commuting distance of the University of WinchesterThe Sanctuary Award is payable in three instalments in each standard academic year of the course. This is unless, as a result of an asylum application, you (or your parents or spouse/civil partner) are granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK. If this happens, you must inform the University and the award will cease from the start of the next academic year, when you would be expected to apply for student finance instead.In 2022 it was announced that Ukrainian nationals would be eligible for student finance support, therefore they would not meet the requirements of the sanctuary award. We are currently reviewing student finance support for Ukrainian nationals and will publish guidance in due course.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Partial bursary (study costs and partial living costs)
- Study costs (books, travel, etc.)
Types of study available
- Part-time / flexible
- Full-time
- Face-to-face
Additional details about application process
How to apply?
If you wish to apply for the Sanctuary Award for 2023 entry:
Once you have received your offer of a place on a course at the University of Winchester, please download and fill in the application form below.
Sanctuary Award Application Form (September 2023 entry)
Please note that BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BN (Hons) Nursing (all pathways) and BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics are excluded from the Sanctuary Award.
Please note, if you are considering applying for BSc (Hons) Professional Policing, the College of Policing have additional requirements that you are required to meet to become a police constable. Further information is available from the College of Policing website and we would encourage you to review this information before submitting your application for a Professional Policing degree.
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
For further questions contact the scholarship provider
Email Us
Sanctuary@winchester.ac.uk
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