The Queen Mary University of London has opened applications for the 2025 Sanctuary Scholarship for interested and qualified international undergraduate students.
The Queen Mary University of London Sanctuary Scholarship covers full fees including a £13,762 living cost grant for those living independently and will be provided for the normal duration of your course.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Queen Mary University of London
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Country: All International Students
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £13,762 Living Cost Grant
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 16, 2025
Scholarship Details
Queen Mary University of London is offering tuition fee and maintenance support for up to two undergraduate students who are asylum seekers or have a temporary immigration status awarded as a result of a claim for asylum but outside of the immigration rules.
The Queen Mary University of London Sanctuary Scholarship is open for applicants studying on degree programmes in the Faculty of Science & Engineering or the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Successful applicants will be awarded a full tuition fee waiver and maintenance support. The non-repayable maintenance scholarship will include £1,700, the equivalent of the Queen Mary Bursary, and the equivalent of the student loan which most closely matches your circumstances, £8,877 for those living in a parental home, £13,762 for those living independently.
Funding will be provided for the normal duration of your course. If you need to apply for extra funding, e.g. for a course change or repeat year, your individual circumstances will be examined by the panel and a decision will be communicated to you.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Queen Mary University of London Sanctuary Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be asylum seekers or individuals with a temporary immigration status as a result of a claim for asylum but outside of the immigration rules
- Be applying to study in the Faculty of Science & Engineering or the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Be unable to access UK student finance due to immigration status
- Provide evidence of immigration status and residency
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Queen Mary Sanctuary Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- £1,700 Queen Mary Bursary equivalent
- Up to £13,762 living cost grant for students living independently (£8,877 for those living with parents)
- Support for the normal duration of your course
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Evidence of immigration status
- Proof of identity and UK residency
- Offer to study on an eligible undergraduate programme
- Personal statement
- Reference letter from an educational or community professional
How to Apply
To apply for the Queen Mary University of London Sanctuary Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
- Await feedback
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