University of Manchester — Manchester Sanctuary Scholarship

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Amount

Full tuition + living bursary

Country

United Kingdom

Level

Master's, Bachelor's

Deadline

TBD

About This Scholarship

Manchester Sanctuary Scholarship for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Covers full tuition and a living bursary for one-year taught master's programmes. MOI waiver available if prior degree was from English-medium institution. Open to all nationalities with refugee or asylum seeker status in the UK.

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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 University of Manchester — Manchester Sanctuary Scholarship?

    Manchester Sanctuary Scholarship for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Covers full tuition and a living bursary for one-year taught master's programmes. MOI waiver available if prior degree was from English-medium institution. Open to all nationalities with refugee or asylum seeker status in the UK.

    Who can apply for the University of Manchester — Manchester Sanctuary Scholarship?

    Students pursuing Master's, 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 University of Manchester — Manchester Sanctuary Scholarship provides Full tuition + living bursary in funding.

    What are the requirements?

    Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.

    How competitive is this scholarship?

    The University of Manchester — Manchester Sanctuary Scholarship has an acceptance rate of approximately 23.84%. This scholarship has moderate competition.

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