Oxford Brookes University 2023 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
• Sanctuary Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Sanctuary Scholarship
• Requirements for Sanctuary Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University is a public university in Oxford, England. It can trace its origins to 1865 when the former Oxford School of Art was established. The university was renamed in 1992 to honour its former principal, John Henry Brookes. The university's School of Architecture is one of the largest in Britain. In 2016 it was ranked 359th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings and is in the 401-500 bracket according to Times Higher Education's 2016-2017 list of the top 1000 universities in the world. Oxford Brookes University is the sixth largest employer in ... continue reading

Sanctuary Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Sanctuary Scholarship

In 2023/24 entry there will be one scholarship 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 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 and 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.

For more details, visit Oxford Brookes University website.