University of Exeter 2021 Sanctuary Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

The Sanctuary Scholarship scheme enables individuals seeking asylum and refugees who are not able access student finance to study at the University of Exeter.

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

About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter combines world-class research with excellent student satisfaction, from our campuses in the South West of England, in Exeter and Cornwall. We are one of the very few universities to be both a member of the Russell Group and have a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), evidence of our established international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. Our success is built on a strong partnership with our students and a clear focus on high performance.... continue reading

Sanctuary Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Sanctuary Scholarship

• Undergraduates – a full tuition fee waiver plus a grant for living costs of £9500 for each year of study.
• Doctorate Students (STEM disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £15,285.  A research allowance of £5000 per year will also be paid.  All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3.5 years.
• Doctorate Students (HASS disciplines) -a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £15,285.  A research allowance of £750 per year will also be paid. All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3 years.

Requirements for Sanctuary Scholarship Qualification

As well as meeting the academic requirements for your chosen programme of study you will also need to demonstrate that:

• You have submitted a claim for asylum within the UK and are awaiting a response (this includes submission of a fresh claim) or
• You have Limited Leave to Remain (formerly Discretionary Leave to Remain) in the UK and are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or
• You have been awarded ‘Humanitarian Protection’ or Refugee status in the UK but are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or
• You have left care in the UK and are assessed as international for tuition fee purposes and are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or
• (For applicants to postgraduate research programmes only) You have been granted refugee status* by the UK Home Office or
• You are the family member of someone with one of the immigration statuses listed above with ‘in line’ or ‘dependent’ status

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you want to submit an application for the Sanctuary Scholarship we encourage you first to apply for a place at the University.  Before doing this you might wish to check our information on applying for undergraduate study or postgraduate study.

Applications for the Sanctuary Scholarship must be made using our online application form.

You will be required to upload proof of your immigration status and a reference.  Your reference should be from someone who has known you for a significant period of time and who is aware of your personal circumstances.

If you are applying to study as a postgraduate research student, you will also need to include a research proposal.

For more details, visit University of Exeter website.