Amount
5000.0
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor's
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
Our Sanctuary Award supports up to two students per year seeking sanctuary in the UK to study in higher education at Winchester. Learn more. We are committed to creating opportunities for all to study at the University of Winchester, particularly those in difficult circumstances. The University of Winchester Sanctuary Scholarship Award offers a full tuition fee waiver and a bursary of up to £5000 per year to up to two students per year already living in the UK to undertake an undergraduate course in higher education who are: • Seeking asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK, or a dependent or partner of someone seeking asylum • A dependent or partner of someone who has been granted limited leave to remain or some other form of temporary status under an asylum, refugee, or other humanitarian route. Please note: Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date which the asylum application was made. Children/stepchildren must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made. In addition to the fee waiver we can help you cover the costs that come with studying (for example books, IT equipment, travel costs or other costs which w
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What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that the journey out cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sanctuary Award?
Our Sanctuary Award supports up to two students per year seeking sanctuary in the UK to study in higher education at Winchester. Learn more. We are committed to creating opportunities for all to study at the University of Winchester, particularly those in difficult circumstances. The University of Winchester Sanctuary Scholarship Award offers a full tuition fee waiver and a bursary of up to £5000 per year to up to two students per year already living in the UK to undertake an undergraduate course in higher education who are: • Seeking asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK, or a dependent or partner of someone seeking asylum • A dependent or partner of someone who has been granted limited leave to remain or some other form of temporary status under an asylum, refugee, or other humanitarian route. Please note: Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date which the asylum application was made. Children/stepchildren must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made. In addition to the fee waiver we can help you cover the costs that come with studying (for example books, IT equipment, travel costs or other costs which w
Who can apply for the Sanctuary Award?
Students pursuing Bachelor's degrees can apply. This scholarship specifically supports Palestinian students.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
The Sanctuary Award provides 5000.0 in funding.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The Sanctuary Award has an acceptance rate of approximately 19.86%. This is a highly competitive scholarship.
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