Foundation year sanctuary scholarship

The 'City of Sanctuary' movement Link opens in a new window is committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. The University of Warwick is committed to creating a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary within, and beyond, our campus, and was awarded University of Sanctuary Link opens in a new window status in 2017. You may also be able to seek support from cara.ngo Link opens in a new window , who help academics from any country in the world, on any continent, who are being forced to flee. Applications for Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships for 2026 entry are now closed. Applications for 2027 entry will open in late October 2026. Contact us Widening Participation Lifecycle Team Email: [email protected] Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship Overview Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships are available to students who are seeking sanctuary in the United Kingdom and are not entitled to receive Government Student Financial Support from Student Finance England, Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Please note that there will be 4 UG Sanctuary Scholarships available for 2027 entry and not all applications will be successful. We would therefore encourage you to explore alternative sources of funding Link opens in a new window if you plan to apply for the scholarship. More information about how to apply for an Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship (2027 entry) will be shared here in late October 2026. APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED Award Details Eligibility Criteria Application Process What if I'm not eligible? Further Information Award Details There will be up to 4 UG Sanctuary Scholarships available for 2027 entry. Each scholarship will include: Financial support Full tuition fee support: Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars are offered a non-repayable 100% tuition fee waiver for each year of study (up to a maximum of 4 years). Maintenance/living cost support: Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars are also awarded a non-repayable grant equivalent to the maximum government Maintenance Loan towards living costs and course-related expenses for each year of study (up to a maximum of 4 years), either at the rate for living at the parental home or living away from the parental home, depending on the applicant's circumstances. Student Finance England's Maintenance Loan rates for 2026-27 were £10,830 for students who are not living in the parental home and £9,118 for students who are living in the parental home. Warwick Bursary: Awarded scholars are eligible for additional funding equivalent to the maximum undergraduate Warwick Bursary (up to £2,500 per year of study, up to a maximum of 4 years). Warwick Scholars Bursary : Awarded scholars are eligible to join the Warwick Scholars Undergraduate Programme , which will include the maximum Warwick Scholars Bursary of £2000 (further details below). Accommodation support Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars are eligible for 52 week university managed accommodation where required during their studies. There will be a charge for this accommodation (for more information, please see the FAQs below) and Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars can choose to deduct some of this cost from their scholarship payment. Please note that students are required to move rooms as part of the University's 52-week accommodation package. Should UG Sanctuary Scholars wish to have university accommodation for the entire year, they will usually be offered a 40/44 week term-time room in university managed accommodation, followed by alternative accommodation over the summer vacation and pre-term shut down period (in early September). There is more information about the term-time accommodation Warwick currently offers here Link opens in a new window and you can find out more about the 52-week accommodation package (including summer accommodation and accommodation costs) in our 52-Week A…