Oxford Brookes University 2022 Sanctuary Scholarship

This scholarship is for individuals seeking asylum and those who have a form of protection from an asylum claim, who are not able to access government student finance.

• Table of Content
• About Oxford Brookes University
• Oxford Brookes Sanctuary Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Oxford Brookes Sanctuary Scholarship
• Requirements for Oxford Brookes Sanctuary Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Oxford Brookes Sanctuary Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Oxford Brookes Sanctuary Scholarship

n 2022/23 entry there will be two scholarships available which will include:

• A full fee waiver (you do not need to pay fees)
• A cash bursary of £4,000
• Financial support equivalent to £8,000 towards accommodation. Those living in halls of residence will automatically receive this support; those in private accommodation will be required to provide proof of living costs as detailed in the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
• Guaranteed accommodation in University halls of residence for 52 weeks per year

Requirements for Oxford Brookes Sanctuary Scholarship Qualification

Students with the following immigration statuses who meet the relevant course entry requirements and are not in receipt of, or eligible for government student finance support, are eligible to apply:

• Asylum seeker
• Unaccompanied asylum seeking child 
• Limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application 
• Discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
• The family member of someone with one of the immigration statuses listed above with ‘in line’ or ‘dependent’ status.

The scholarship will be open to students who are in receipt of an offer (or awaiting a decision) for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, including foundation year courses. Courses taught at Partner Colleges are not eligible. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Before applying for the Sanctuary Scholarship applicants will need to apply through UCAS and hold an offer from our Admissions Team.

Please read the terms and conditions of the scholarship and then complete the online form which includes a personal statement section. This section assesses your suitability for the Sanctuary Scholarship. Please ensure that in your answers you have included: 

• Your reason for wanting to access higher education, including your future aims and ambitions and how your chosen course will help you achieve these. 
• The difficulties you have faced in continuing your education and how you have tried to overcome these. 
• Details of your financial circumstances and any previous applications you have made for funding. 

 Applications will only be considered if they are accompanied by a Referee Supporting Statement that is signed, dated. This will need to be uploaded as part of the online form. Applicants will also be required to provide evidence of their immigration status. 

The deadline for submitting an application form is 27 May 2022.

For more details, visit Oxford Brookes University website.