2026 University of East London Postgraduate scholarship for Asylum Seekers

The University of East London recognises that people seeking asylum in the UK are likely to be some of the most vulnerable in our society.  The University is working with the Helena Kennedy Foundation to support such people accessing higher education. Successful applicants will be awarded 100% tuition fee support until they are awarded such immigration status that enables them to access support from Student Finance.

• Table of Content
• About University of East London
• University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship

• 100% tuition fee support.

Requirements for University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

Please ensure that you meet all of the following eligibility criteria before making an application:

You must be:

• An asylum seeker or the partner/dependent of an asylum seeker;

OR

• An asylum seeker/partner/dependant who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status as a result of an asylum claim.

AND

• Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a taught postgraduate course at UEL for 2026/27 entry
• Unable to access mainstream student funding
• Not require additional support for living costs
• Provide documentation from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to confirm your immigration status and give UEL consent to check this with our Premium Account Manager at UKVI.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of East London Postgraduate Scholarship

Applications received between November 2025 – 12 April 2026 (1st round)

Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with. 

Applications received between 12 April – 2 August 2026 (2nd round)

Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with. 

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Deadline for January 2026 - 4 January 23:55pm
• Deadline for September 2026 - Sunday 2 August 2026 23:55pm.

To apply, visit University of East London Scholarship webpage.