Description
The Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2025 offers a life-changing opportunity for students seeking asylum or holding refugee status in the UK who are unable to access financial support through Student Finance. This prestigious scholarship from the University of Westminster is designed to enable deserving students to pursue their academic goals, with a focus on those enrolling in full-time master’s programs starting in September 2024 or January 2025.
Why This Scholarship Matters
For asylum seekers and refugees, financial constraints often present a significant barrier to higher education. The Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship provides not only monetary relief but also the chance to integrate into the academic community, acquire new skills, and build a brighter future. It reflects the University of Westminster’s commitment to supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, ensuring that talented individuals are not denied education due to their immigration status.
Degree Level
University of Westminister UK Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2025 is available to undertake Postgraduate level programs at University of Westminster.
Available Subjects
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
Amount:
Full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend of £1,000 for up to 12 months.
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is only open to domestic students.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
- Hold an offer for a full-time master’s course at the University of Westminster for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Be a current resident in the UK.
- Possess one of the following immigration statuses:
- UK asylum seeker
- UK discretionary leave to remain (from an asylum application)
- UK limited leave to remain (from an asylum application)
- UK refugee status
- Not hold a prior master’s degree.
- Be ineligible for postgraduate student loans from Student Finance.
- Certain courses, including Postgraduate Diplomas, professional courses like RIBA pt III, and conversion courses such as Graduate Diploma in Law, do not qualify for this scholarship. The program is aimed exclusively at those pursuing a full-time master’s degree.
Application Procedure
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted before 5 PM GMT on 22 November 2024. To apply, eligible students should complete the Sanctuary Scholarship application form, ensuring that all necessary transcripts are attached as PDFs. Completed applications should be sent to scholarships@westminster.ac.uk.
