University of Westminster SanctuaryScholarship 2026
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The University of Westminster offers a Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarshipto support people seeking asylum and eligible individuals with refugee backgrounds who are living in the United Kingdom and face barriers to postgraduate education. For students starting a full-time Master's course in January 2027, the scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly maintenance grant for up to 12 months. It is a restricted-access scholarship, not a general international scholarship.
Requirements checklist
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Must hold an offer for a full-time Master's programme starting in January 2027 at the University of Westminster.
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Must currently reside in the UK.
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Must hold one of the specified immigration statuses before applying: UK asylum seeker, discretionary leave to remain resulting from an asylum application, or limited leave to remain resulting from an asylum application.
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Must not already hold a Master's degree.
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Must not be eligible for a taught postgraduate student loan from Student Finance.
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Must apply using the official scholarship application form and submit the required supporting evidence.