Keele University 2022 Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship

Article 26 of the Declaration of Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right to Education”. Keele University are committed to supporting students from all backgrounds to access Higher Education and provide scholarships for asylum seekers and forced migrants who are seeking sanctuary in the UK.

• Table of Content
• About Keele University
• Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship
• Requirements for Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Keele University

Established in 1949, Keele University is one of the largest campus universities in the UK, with over 10,000 students studying on our beautiful 600-acre estate in Staffordshire, with our local NHS partners, and across the world. Keele sets the gold standard for teaching, with some of the most satisfied students in the country, and our research seeks to improve lives and address the most pressing challenges across our region, country, and world.... continue reading

Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship

 Successful applicants for the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship at Keele University will be provided with: 

• Full tuition fee costs.
• An additional award of £1200 towards living costs in each year of study. 
• An additional award of £250 towards course costs each year of study to be loaded onto the student’s Keele card. 
• Personal support will also be available for each successful student to enable them to identify and overcome barriers to achievement on their degree programme. 

Requirements for Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship Qualification

For 2022/3 entry we will be offering the following Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships:

• 2 scholarships for eligible applicants wishing to study an undergraduate degree programme or foundation programme (up to a maximum of four years).
• 1 scholarship for eligible applicants wishing to study a postgraduate taught degree programme (part-time or full-time).

Applications will be considered from students applying for the following courses:

• Full time undergraduate degree and foundation programmes (up to a maximum of four years)
• Full time or part time postgraduate taught Master’s programmes.  (Applicants must be studying a minimum of a Master’s qualifications; modular courses and the Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma are not eligible).

Applicants must fall into one of the following immigration status groups and be unable to access UK government funding because of their current immigration status:

• An asylum seeker – a person who has made a claim with the UK for refugee status.
• A person who has been granted some form of temporary status, such as Limited Leave to remain, in the UK.
• Dependents or partners of any of the above status groups, whose claim is dependent on a principal applicant.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their status, under one of the above categories.

Please note, some students with temporary status may be eligible for funding under the Long Residence category. For useful information regarding eligibility under this category, please visit the UKCISA website 

Priority will be given to applicants who live within easy commuting distance of Keele University.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more detaiks, visit Keele University website.