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Scholarships for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

131 verified bursaries and scholarships worth £50–£45,000 for refugees and asylum seekers, across 60 UK universities — each linking straight to the official source, no forms with us. Our app also matches you to additional grants beyond this list, based on your full circumstances.

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131 funds currently listed

AberCares Bursary£1,250
Aberystwyth University
Fee status: UK DomiciledCircumstances: Care leaver, Estranged, Carer (adult), Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Aberystwyth Pre-sessional English Refugee Scholarship
Aberystwyth University
Circumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Graduation Grant
Aberystwyth University
Circumstances: Care leaver, Estranged, Carer (adult), Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship£8,000
Aberystwyth University
Circumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Aston Support Scholarship£5,000
Aston University
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Care leaver, Estranged, Carer (adult), Refugee/Asylum seeker
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The Ernest Edward Scholarships for Asylum Seekers£20,000-£45,000
Aston University
Circumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Refugee Scholarship
Bangor University
Study level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Bath Spa)
Bath Spa University
Fee status: OverseasCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship£10,000
Buckinghamshire New University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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BNU Refugee Scholarship£2,600
Buckinghamshire New University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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BNU Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships
Buckinghamshire New University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship
Canterbury Christ Church University
Circumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Award (Cardiff Met)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Asylum Seekers Opportunity Award (Together at Cardiff Scholarship)£4,000-£12,590
Cardiff University
Study level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship£3,500
De Montfort University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Award£800
Edge Hill University
Circumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships£1
External / National Bodies
Study level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Refugee Education UK (REUK) Support
External / National Bodies
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Ruth Hayman Trust Grant
External / National Bodies
Home country: United KingdomCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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STAR (Student Action for Refugees) Equal Access Scholarships
External / National Bodies
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Falmouth Travel Fund
Falmouth University
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship£22,000
Imperial College London
Study level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
Imperial College London
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Access & Success Fund£1,500
Keele University
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHousehold income: Under £62,410
Deadline 5 June 2027Official details →
Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship
Keele University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Bursaries for Sanctuary Scholars
Kingston University
Circumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Lancaster University
Circumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Lancaster University
Study level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Leeds Trinity)£1
Leeds Trinity University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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London Met Sanctuary Scholarship
London Metropolitan University
Circumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
Deadline 22 February 2027Official details →
Loughborough University Sanctuary Scholarship£1
Loughborough University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (MMU)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarship
Newcastle University
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships
Newcastle University
Fee status: UK Domiciled, EU eligibleStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateRegion: England - North East
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Newman)£1,200
Newman University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship (Northumbria)£3,000
Northumbria University
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship£3,000
Northumbria University
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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NTU Sanctuary Scholarship£3,000
Nottingham Trent University
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Oxford Brookes)£14,000
Oxford Brookes University
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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London Borough of Tower Hamlets University Bursary
Queen Mary University of London
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27 (QMUL)
Queen Mary University of London
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Royal Holloway)£12,000
Royal Holloway University of London
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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SOAS Sanctuary Scholarships£12,000
SOAS University of London
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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OU Sanctuary Scholarships
The Open University
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Bowman Scholarship
UCL
Study level: FoundationRegion: England - LondonHousehold income: Under £42,875
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UCL Humanitarian Scholarship£20,000
UCL
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Scotland Travel Bursary£150
University of Aberdeen
Study level: UndergraduateRegion: ScotlandHome country: Scotland
Deadline 24 September 2026 · closing soonOfficial details →
Alumni Fund Placement Grant£2,000
University of Bath
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHousehold income: Under £42,875
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Care Leaver, Estranged or Refugee Bursary£1,000
University of Bath
Circumstances: Care leaver, Estranged, Refugee / asylum seeker
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Gold Scholarship Programme (GSP)£5,000
University of Bath
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateNationality: United Kingdom
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RefuAid (Bath)
University of Bath
Fee status: UK DomiciledCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Bath, PGT)
University of Bath
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Schwab & Westheimer Trust (Bath)
University of Bath
Subject: Medicine/HealthcareFee status: UK DomiciledCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship£5,000
University of Bath
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarships
University of Bristol
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Young Independent Students Bursary (UEL)£1,000
University of East London
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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Asylum Seeker Scholarship (Edinburgh)£21,000
University of Edinburgh
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: Scotland
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Education Beyond Borders Postgraduate Scholarship
University of Edinburgh
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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International Students' Emergency Fund (Edinburgh)£12,346
University of Edinburgh
Fee status: OverseasCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker, Care leaver, Estranged
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
University of Edinburgh
Subject: Environmental ScienceStudy level: PostgraduateNationality: African
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Student Participation Grant 2026/27£300
University of Edinburgh
Study level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateHome country: ScotlandCircumstances: Disabled / long-term health condition, Carer (adult), Care leaver, Estranged, Refugee / asylum seeker
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University of Sanctuary Scholarship PG (Essex)
University of Essex
Study level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Exeter)
University of Exeter
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship Scheme (Exeter)
University of Exeter
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Access Fee Waiver Scheme (Glasgow)
University of Glasgow
Study level: FoundationRegion: ScotlandCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Humanitarian Scholarship (Glasgow)£9,010
University of Glasgow
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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James McCune Smith Undergraduate Scholarship£2,000
University of Glasgow
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: POLAR (low participation area), Care leaver, Estranged, Refugee / asylum seeker, Carer (adult)
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Postgraduate Access Scholarships (Glasgow)£4,000
University of Glasgow
Study level: PostgraduateHome country: ScotlandCircumstances: POLAR (low participation area), Care leaver, Estranged, Refugee / asylum seeker, Carer (adult)
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Rent Guarantor Scheme (Glasgow)£900
University of Glasgow
Circumstances: Care leaver, Estranged, Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Glasgow)£5,000
University of Glasgow
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants£50
University of Glasgow
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateRegion: Scotland
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Greenwich)£10,000
University of Greenwich
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers (UCLan)
University of Lancashire
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (UCLan)
University of Lancashire
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Leeds)£10,000
University of Leeds
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Bracken Scholarship£5,000
University of Liverpool
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: PostgraduateRegion: England - North West
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Law Humanitarian Scholarship
University of Liverpool
Subject: LawFee status: OverseasStudy level: Postgraduate
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Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary£3,000
University of Liverpool
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Care leaver, Estranged, Carer (adult), Refugee / asylum seeker
Deadline: AutomaticOfficial details →
Ruth Cannell Scholarship Fund£5,000
University of Liverpool
Subject: HumanitiesFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
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The Salters' Fellowship£10,000
University of Liverpool
Subject: ChemistryFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Postgraduate
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University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship in Irish Studies£18,688
University of Liverpool
Subject: HumanitiesStudy level: PostgraduateNationality: Palestine
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University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes£18,688
University of Liverpool
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship (Manchester)£5,000
University of Manchester
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee/Asylum seekerCourse year: 1
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Humanitarian Scholarship (Manchester)
University of Manchester
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateNationality: International
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The Bason Family Bursary£6,000
University of Manchester
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateRegion: England - North West
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Asylum Seekers and Refugees (Nottingham)
University of Nottingham
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Maycock-Whileman Scholarship£1,000
University of Nottingham
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHousehold income: Under £35,000
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Scholarship for Asylum Seekers (Nottingham)£500
University of Nottingham
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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WH Revis Article 26 Scholarship£500
University of Nottingham
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Mel Joyner Award£500
University of Plymouth
Household income: Low incomeCircumstances: Care leaver, Disabled / long-term health condition, Carer (adult), Estranged, Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Plymouth)
University of Plymouth
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarships (Plymouth)£1,250
University of Plymouth
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Language Bursary
University of Portsmouth
Subject: LanguagesFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Portsmouth)
University of Portsmouth
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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International Foundation Programme (IFP)/IFY Fee Waiver & Bursary Award£5,000
University of Reading
Study level: FoundationCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Postgraduate Taught Bursary Award (refugees/humanitarian, Reading)£10,000
University of Reading
Study level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Postgraduate Taught Fee Waiver & Bursary Award (asylum seekers, Reading)£14,200
University of Reading
Study level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary PhD Studentship (Reading)£20,780
University of Reading
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Undergraduate Bursary Award (refugee/humanitarian, Reading)£5,000
University of Reading
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Undergraduate Fee Waiver & Bursary Award (asylum seekers, Reading)£14,200
University of Reading
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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University of Reading Sanctuary Scholarships
University of Reading
Study level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship (Salford)£1,100
University of Salford
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship for Sanctuary Seeking Students (Salford)£1,100
University of Salford
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateRegion: England - North West
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Schwab & Westheimer Trust Scholarships (Salford)
University of Salford
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Holbeck Scholarships£2,000
University of Sheffield
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Refugee Sanctuary Scheme (South Wales)
University of South Wales
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
University of South Wales
Study level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Sanctuary Scholarship
University of Southampton
Study level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
Deadline: 4 May 2026 (UG) / 6 May 2026 (PG)Official details →
Sanctuary scholarships£2,000
University of Stirling
Study level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateHome country: United KingdomCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Suffolk Asylum Seeker Scholarships
University of Suffolk
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Fluor Scholarship£4,000
University of Surrey
Subject: EngineeringFee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate
Deadline 4 October 2026 · closing soonOfficial details →
Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate) (2026)£16,440
University of Sussex
Study level: UndergraduateHome country: United KingdomHousehold income: Under £35,000
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The Sussex Fund
University of Sussex
Circumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker, Care leaver
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Doctoral Access Scholarships - Sanctuary
University of Warwick
Study level: PostgraduateHome country: United KingdomCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Foundation Sanctuary£1
University of Warwick
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Home Fees For UK Asylum Seeker Students (bursary)
University of Warwick
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: Undergraduate, PostgraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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International Foundation Year Scholarships£1
University of Warwick
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Postgraduate Taught Sanctuary Scholarship£1
University of Warwick
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Undergraduate Sanctuary£1
University of Warwick
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Warwick Scholars£500-£2,000
University of Warwick
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme£10,000
University of Warwick
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: PostgraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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Mohammad al-Haj Ali Scholarship
University of Westminster
Home country: United KingdomCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship£12,000
University of Westminster
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: PostgraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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STAR (Student Action for Refugees)
University of Westminster
Subject: PsychologyStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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The Black Heart Scholars Programme
University of Westminster
Home country: United KingdomCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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University of Winchester Sanctuary Award
University of Winchester
Study level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Equal Access Scholarship (undergraduate)£12,300
University of York
Fee status: OverseasStudy level: UndergraduateCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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Refugee Bursary (York)
University of York
Fee status: UK DomiciledCircumstances: Refugee / asylum seeker
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York Sanctuary Bursary£2,000
University of York
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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The Sanctuary Scholarship£5,000
University of the West of England
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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UWE Cares Bursary£1,650
University of the West of England
Fee status: UK DomiciledStudy level: UndergraduateHome country: United Kingdom
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