Amount
Covers tuition
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor's
Deadline
Deadline not confirmed
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About this scholarship
Each year Solent awards one Solent Sanctuary Scholarship consisting of a full yearly fee waiver and a grant to a person seeking sanctuary studying on an undergraduate degree.
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Southampton Solent University is committed to being a fair, diverse and cohesive university that challenges and tackles social inequality. We aim to foster a community with a culture of welcome, mutual trust, fairness, harmony and respect. Our vision is to transform the lives of people from all backgrounds, through learning that is relevant to the real world. Our values create a university that is open to all, which celebrates different, and demonstrates a commitment to social justice and equality of opportunity. In support of our vision and values, each year the University awards one Solent Sanctuary Scholarship consisting of a full yearly fee waiver and a £3,000 grant to a person seeking sanctuary studying on a three-year undergraduate programme. To be eligible for the Solent Sanctuary Scholarship, you need to meet the following criteria: All undergraduate programmes are open to Solent Sanctuary Scholarship applicants except BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice, foundation years, and apprenticeships. Please be
Who can apply
- You must live in: United Kingdom
Seeking asylum or humanitarian protection 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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We aim to foster a community with a culture of welcome, mutual trust, fairness, harmony and respect. Our vision is to transform the lives of people from all backgrounds, through learning that is relevant to the real world. Our values create a university that is open to all, which celebrates different, and demonstrates a commitment to social justice and equality of opportunity. How the scholarship is awarded In support of our vision and values, each year the University awards one Solent Sanctuary Scholarship consisting of a full yearly fee waiver and a £3,000 grant to a person seeking sanctuary studying on a three-year undergraduate programme. Who is eligible? To be eligible for the Solent Sanctuary Scholarship, you need to meet the following criteria: Seeking asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK, or the partner/dependant of someone seeking asylum or humanitarian protection; OR Someone, or the partner/dependent of someone, who has been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain, or some other form of temporary status. AND Have a conditional or unconditional offer from Solent University. Be attending a school, college or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application. Be unable to access mainstream funding for higher education ie, Student Finance Not have a 'no study' immigration bail condition. Live within easy commuting distance of Solent University. Not require additional support for living expenses or accommodation, other than that provided through the Solent Sanctuary Scholarship How to apply All undergraduate programmes are open to Solent Sanctuary Scholarship applicants except BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice, foundation years, and apprenticeships. Please be aware, you are likely to be able to apply for a contextual offer, which is a scheme where applicants who meet certain criteria (including being a refugee) may receive lower entry offers than standard (based on their context and individual circumstances). Those who meet the contextual offer criteria should apply through the usual UCAS process and should also use a self-declaration form if they feel they meet additional criteria. Find out more about contextual offers . For further information please contact Monika Materna-Brossier, International Student Adviser, at [email protected] who will support you through the application process. If you do not yet have a conditional or unconditional offer from Solent University, we can also support you with this process. Related scholarships and bursaries Contextual Offer Scholarship Undergraduate UK, ROI, Channel Islands Scholarship Applications closed Amount: £500 Explore all our scholarships and bursaries Find out more About Solent Our governance Term dates Careers at Solent Facts and figures Explore Take a virtual tour A-Z course directory Get a prospectus Academic departments and schools Get in touch Find us Contact us Press office and experts directory Solent Global © Solent University Disclaimer Privacy policy Cookies Accessibility Transparency return
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