Amount
£8,000 per year
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Foundation, Bachelor's, Master's
Deadline
Deadline not confirmed
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About this scholarship
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at Aberystwyth (Wales).
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Fee waiver Accommodation £8,000 per year English language support
Who can apply
- You must live in: United Kingdom
Sanctuary Scholarship only applies to those currently domiciled in the UK.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Money you must show: about £1,171 a month (£1,529 in London). official source
You must show it for 9 months.
This award does not say it covers living costs. You must show this money yourself.
A scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Visa fee: £558. official source
- Health charge: £776 a year. official source
- Decision: about 3 weeks. official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will try to help eligible students leave. The scholarship must cover both course fees and living costs. The government says leaving cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs. So it may not qualify for this support. official source
- Work after you graduate: yes. official source
Visa facts checked on 2026-09-27.
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Aber Sanctuary Scholarship : Study With Us , Aberystwyth University Skip navigation & go straight to the main content. Toggle menu Study with us Our Subjects Course Search Undergraduate Aber Hub Postgraduate Open Days Fees and Finance Prospectus Accommodation Global Opportunities Online & Distance Learning Lifelong Learning Current Students International How to Apply Your Country Scholarships Your English Visa Support & Advice Service Research Aberystwyth Research Portal Research Support Working with Us News Latest News News Archive Alumni Alumni Services Support Aber Update your Details Old Students' Association Discover Aberystwyth Aberystwyth Arts Centre Conferences and Events Life on Campus Maps and Travel Music at Aber Sports Centre About Us Departments and Faculties Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Information for Staff Maps & Travel Jobs Contact Us Toggle Search Go Close Home Study With Us Scholarships & Bursaries Aber Sanctuary Scholarship Aber Sanctuary Scholarship We are delighted that Aberystwyth University have been offering Sanctuary Scholarships since 2022 Applications for 2026-27 opened on Tuesday 10 February 2026. The deadline to submit an application is 23:59 GMT Monday 30 March 2026. 2026-27 Sanctuary Scholarship Application Form We are a diverse and inclusive community and recognise our role in breaking down barriers that may prevent individuals from achieving their aspirations. Our Sanctuary scholarships are for those from forced migrant backgrounds who face a barrier to accessing university because Home Office regulations surrounding their immigration status prevent them from accessing funding from Student Finance. Sanctuary Scholarship only applies to those currently domiciled in the UK. We will be offering for this coming year two Sanctuary Scholarships. 1 x Undergraduate awards 1 x Postgraduate Taught Masters award Aberystwyth Pre-sessional English Refugee Scholarship - This scholarship is not currently available. About the scholarships Each Undergraduate scholarship: Will provide shortlisted scholarship applicants who apply before the deadline with free English language testing if they need evidence of English for their chosen course. Applicants who apply after the deadline will not be automatically eligible for free English language testing - CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. Is available for degree courses or International Foundation Programme plus degree course combinations with a normal maximum duration of four years. Covers the full cost of the tuition fees for a maximum of the normal duration of the undergraduate taught programme for which the applicant has been admitted, until such time as they are awarded a status that entitles them to access student finance. Covers the full cost of an International Foundation Programme (if required) for the normal duration of the course. Provides £8,000 per year towards living cost expenses. Provides a free place (single room in a shared, self–catering apartment) in one of our Halls of Residence for scholarship students who wish to stay in University accommodation. Family accommodation is not available. Provides English language support (if required) in the form of a 12 or 6-week Pre-sessional Course with free accommodation and an allowance towards living costs, for scholarship students who do not require an International Foundation Programme. The scholarship is not available for our Veterinary Science courses or Postgraduate Research study. Each Postgraduate scholarship: Will provide shortlisted scholarship applicants who apply before the deadline with free English language testing if they need evidence of English for their chosen course. Applicants who apply after the deadline will not be automatically eligible for free English language testing. - CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE Is available for taught postgraduate courses only. Covers the full cost of the tuition fees for a maximum of the normal duration of the taught postgraduate programme for which the applicant has been admitt…
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