Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship

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Support for students seeking asylum in the UK to help them integrate into our community here at Lancaster.

At a glance

Study level Master's-level postgraduate taught, Undergraduate students
Fee status International students (about fee status)
Year of entry 2025
Based on Refugee/humanitarian protection status
Amount Full fees, up to £5,000 per year living costs
How to apply

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Introduction

At Lancaster University we are committed to offering all the opportunities of higher education to those seeking a place of safety and security. Our Sanctuary Scholarships are available to students who are seeking asylum in the UK and are not entitled to receive statutory student financial support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Please note, that there is a limited number of Sanctuary Scholarships available each year.

What does the Lancaster sanctuary scholarship offer?

A place to live

Free accommodation on the University campus. 

Tuition fee waiver

100% tuition fee discount until such a time as you are awarded a status in the UK that allows you to apply for support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

Support to live

Up to £5,000 per year to support with living costs, non-repayable until such a time as you are awarded a status in the UK that allows you to apply for support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

Support to succeed

A guaranteed place on the Lancaster Success Programme, which includes one-to-one coaching and support.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship you must:

  • Have submitted an application for asylum in the UK and been granted Refugee status, Discretionary leave to remain (DLR), Indefinite leave to remain (ILR), Humanitarian Protection (HP), Awaiting a decision on an application for refugee status (asylum seeker), Leave as an Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Child (UASC Leave), Refused Asylum Seeker (application for refugee status has been denied and a fresh claim is in process), Lived in the UK for the last half of life, which was not for the principal purpose of study, and has a form of immigration permission. This can include Limited Leave to Remain (LLR).
  • Hold an offer to study at Lancaster University.

How to apply

To apply please complete this Application form.

Application forms should be submitted by 15 March 2024.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by 30 April 2024.

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