If you've been forced to flee your home country due to war, persecution, or conflict — your education does not have to be a casualty of displacement. The UK's Sanctuary Scholarship network, led by institutions like the University of Bristol, provides fully funded university places to refugees, asylum seekers, and people under humanitarian protection.
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What Is a Sanctuary Scholarship?
Sanctuary Scholarships are fully or heavily funded university awards offered by UK institutions to students with refugee status, asylum seeker status, or related humanitarian leave. They typically cover:
- ✅ Full tuition fees (domestic or international rate)
- ✅ Monthly living stipend (£800–£1,200/month)
- ✅ Accommodation support
- ✅ Pastoral care and mentoring
- ✅ Access to university food banks, counselling, and welfare support
📋 Don't Miss the Application Deadline
Sanctuary Scholarships have strict deadlines — usually February to April for September entry. Start your application now.
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UK Universities Offering Sanctuary Scholarships (2026)
- University of Bristol — full tuition + £7,500 maintenance grant
- University of Edinburgh — full tuition + accommodation
- University of Manchester — tuition waiver + living allowance
- King's College London — partial to full tuition + support
- University of Leeds — full scholarship for qualifying students
- Oxford Brookes University — full tuition + bursary
- 30+ other institutions across the UK
Who Qualifies?
- Refugee status (recognised by UNHCR or UK Home Office)
- Asylum seeker with pending claim
- Humanitarian protection or discretionary leave
- Some scholarships extend to family members of refugees