Warwick 2021-2022 Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships

The University of Warwick is located on the outskirts of the city of Coventry which is recognised as a 'City of Sanctuary'. The 'City of Sanctuary' movement is committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. The University of Warwick is committed to creating a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary within, and beyond, our campus, and was successfully awarded University of Sanctuary status in 2017.

For the 2021-22 academic year, up to four undergraduate scholarships will be available to students who are seeking asylum in the UK and are not entitled to receive statutory student financial support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

• Table of Content
• About University of Warwick
• Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships
• Requirements for Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Warwick

Warwick is one of the UK's leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry. We’re a world-leading university with the highest academic and research standards. But we’re not letting the story end there. That’s because we’re a place of possibility. We’re always looking for new ways to make things happen. Whether you’re a dedicated student, an innovative lecturer or an ambitious company, Warwick provides a tireless yet supportive environment in whic... continue reading

Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships

• Full Tuition Fee Support - Students will be offered a non-repayable 100% tuition fee waiver until such time as you are awarded status that enables you to access student finance.
• Maintenance Support - Students will be awarded a non-repayable grant equivalent to the maximum government Maintenance Loan for 2021-22, £9,488 for students living away from the parental home and £7,987 if they are living in the parental home towards living costs and course-related expenses, until such time as you are awarded status that enables you to access student finance.
• Also you will be considered for additional funding equivalent to the Warwick Bursary.

Requirements for Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships Qualification

Applicants who do not meet the full criteria will not be considered for an award.

You must ensure that you meet one of the Asylum eligibility criteria outlined below in order to apply and all three of the Education eligibility criteria. You must be able to provide documentary evidence to verify your circumstances in relation to each criteria.

Section 1: Asylum eligibility criteria (you must meet ONE of these):

• You have sought asylum in the UK or were included as a dependant (spouse/child) on an application for asylum. Please note: Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date on which the asylum application was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made.

OR

• You have received a decision on your claim for asylum, which has resulted in an award of DLR (Discretionary Leave to Remain), LLR (Limited Leave to Remain), Humanitarian Protection, or some other form of temporary status.

Section 2: Education eligibility criteria (you must also meet ALL THREE of these):

1. You must also hold a conditional or unconditional offer (or be awaiting a decision) for one of the following courses starting in September 2021:

Foundation Programme

• International Foundation Programme

Undergraduate course

• full-time course which lasts up to three years

• part-time course

Please note the following Ineligible courses:

• • Courses taught at Partner Colleges
  • 4-year graduate entry MBChB course
  • Year 1 Foundation courses in the Warwick Business School
  • Module based courses
  • Non-degree awards (Higher Education Diploma, Higher Education Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma)

2. You are unable to access UK Government Student Financial Support (Tuition and Maintenance Loans) because of your current immigration status.

3. You have not obtained an undergraduate degree or degree equivalent qualification from another institution or country.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Warwick website.