2026-2027 Sanctuary Scholarship at The Open University

The Open University believes accessible education is a powerful tool for social mobility, improving people’s lives, and building better communities.

The Open Futures Sanctuary Scholarship is offering the opportunity for ten students to study up to 360 credits for free.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 22, 2026
• ValueFull tuition fees
• Study Level
• SponsorThe Open University
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyThe Open University

Benefits

Its a Fully Funded Scholarship

Requirements

To be eligible for a scholarship, you must meet all the following criteria.

• Be a forced migrant to the United Kingdom and unable to access student finance by being:
  • a person who is an Asylum Seeker
  • a person resident in England and granted limited leave to enter or remain due to a failed application for asylum or humanitarian protection. (This category doesn’t apply to applicants ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland, Scotland, or Wales.)
• Be ordinarily resident in the UK
• Hold no existing higher education qualification attained in the UK
• Be a new student to The Open University in the academic year 2026/27
• Be intending to enrol for an undergraduate OU module commencing in the 2026/27 academic year.
• Be studying at a minimum intensity of 25% (30 credits) per academic year

Full details of the scheme are available in the scholarship terms and conditions.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

We’re now accepting applications for the 2026/27 academic year. You’ll need to download the full scholarship terms and conditions and the application form to apply.

Once completed, please email your application and supporting evidence to our Student Fees team. Their contact details are on the first page of the application form.

For More Enquiry, Visit The Open University Webpage

NOTE: We’ll email you by 7 August 2026 to confirm if you’re successful. We’ll also contact you to ensure you’re ready to study and, if needed, help you choose your course.