The University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students pursuing a Master’s degree in the United Kingdom.
This prestigious scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver and a £12,000 living stipend for 12 months, supporting students who have refugee or asylum status in the UK.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £12,000 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 3, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Westminster offers this special scholarship to international students living in the United Kingdom who are seeking refuge or asylum and wish to further their education at the postgraduate level. The Sanctuary Scholarship is designed to support students who are not eligible for postgraduate financial assistance from Student Finance due to their immigration status.
This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to inclusivity and equal educational access for displaced persons and refugees. It provides financial and academic support to help students rebuild their futures and integrate into the UK academic and professional community.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Westminster Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have an offer of admission from the University of Westminster for a full-time Master’s program starting in January 2026.
- Be resident in the UK at the time of application.
- Hold one of the following eligible immigration statuses before applying:
- UK asylum seeker
- UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
- UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
- UK refugee status obtained
- Not already possess a Master’s degree.
- Not be eligible for postgraduate student loans from Student Finance.
Ineligible Applicants
The following categories of applicants are not eligible for this scholarship:
- Postgraduate Diploma students
- Professional course students (e.g. RIBA Pt III, ACCA, CIMA, CiLEX)
- Conversion course students (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Law)
- Integrated Masters/MPhil students
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the Master’s program.
- £1,000 monthly stipend for up to 12 months to cover living expenses.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship 2026, interested and eligible candidates should:
- Click on the official scholarship webpage
- Apply for a full-time Master’s degree program starting in September 2025 or January 2026.
- Complete the Sanctuary Scholarship application form.
- Submit the completed application form and academic transcripts as PDF attachments via email to [email protected].
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