Sanctuary Scholarships

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The number of awards available are:

• 2 x Undergraduate awards (3-year programmes only)
• 1 x Taught Masters award
• 1 x PhD award (3 years of funding)

Candidates must hold an offer of a place to study full-time at the University of Leicester.

Candidates must not be prohibited from studying in the UK

Candidates must be in the UK:

• waiting for the outcome of an initial asylum claim or having submitted an appeal or fresh asylum claim following an asylum refusal
• or having been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to remain in the UK, following an application for asylum in the UK

However, forced migrants who hold other immigration statuses (e.g. refugee or Humanitarian Protection status) may also be considered if they are unable to access Student Finance in the UK.

Candidates must be unable to access mainstream funding in the UK, e.g. Student Finance

Candidates must have provided evidence of their current immigration status in the UK to the Admissions Team

Candidates must have completed the sanctuary scholarship application form fully

Please note, priority will be given to candidates who:

• live locally in Leicester or at short commuting distance
• have not previously obtained a degree at the same level