Featured byYork St John University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition fee waiver
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
They believe their community is made richer by welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. They recognise that these students have shown remarkable strength, resilience and commitment. Each year we offer Sanctuary scholarships to them.
Benefits
The Sanctuary scholarship includes:
A full tuition fee waiver
£4,000 per year towards the costs of study
1 to 1 personalised support
Eligibility
Before you apply for a Sanctuary scholarship, make sure you meet the criteria below.
You must meet at least 1 of these criteria:
- You are seeking asylum in the UK. You will need an active asylum case to apply.
- A dependent or partner is seeking asylum in the UK. They will need an active asylum case for you to apply.
- You have been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain, or another form of temporary status as the result of an asylum claim.
- A dependent or partner has been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain, or another form of temporary status as the result of an asylum claim.
You must also meet all of the following criteria:
- You have a conditional or unconditional offer for entry on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at York St John University.
- You are currently attending a school, college, community or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application.
- You are unable to access mainstream funding such as student finance or a local authority grant.
- You live within commuting distance of York St John University.
- You do not need support for living costs or accommodation.
- You did not enter the UK on a Student Visa.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Anytime
Applications for the 2027 scholarship will open at the end of the year. Before applying, you may find it useful to refer to our guidance notes.