Asylum Seeker Scholarship at University of Strathclyde 2026

The University has worked closely with the University of Strathclyde Students’ Association, Scottish Refugee Council, and The Carnegie Trust to create this scholarship. Its aim is to help asylum seekers, currently in the UK, and individuals currently in the UK on humanitarian grounds to overcome obstacles in pursuing higher education.

The scholarship is available to students who want to study for an undergraduate degree or a taught postgraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde. It covers the cost of tuition fees and provides money for essential study-related expenses.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 3, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Strathclyde
• City to studyGlasgow
• School to studyUniversity of Strathclyde
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• The scholarship covers the entire cost of tuition fees for the student's course until they become eligible for tuition fee support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) or Student Finance in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
• The scholarship includes a study allowance of £2,000 to cover essential study-related expenses such as books, equipment, and a bus or train pass for travel to the university from within the Glasgow area.

Requirements

Applications are open to individuals who:

• have received a conditional or unconditional offer to study an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course (except the MBA) at the University of Strathclyde for the 2026-2027 academic year (courses starting in September).
• have applied for refugee status under the 1951 UN Convention on the Status of Refugees, or are a dependent of someone who has applied, and have not yet received a decision from the Home Office. Or
• have been granted leave to remain in the UK based on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, provided they are not eligible for student support from relevant funding bodies in Scotland, England, Wales, or Northern Ireland
• reside within the Glasgow area. Please note that this scholarship does not cover housing, living expenses, or travel costs for those living outside the Glasgow area
• have been in the UK since August 1st before the start date of their course

Applications from prospective students residing outside the Glasgow area (in other parts of the UK) will be considered only if they provide written evidence of appropriate accommodation arrangements at the time of application.

If you were under 18 when your parent or guardian applied for asylum, or if you are an unaccompanied asylum seeker and under 18 when your asylum application was submitted, you may be eligible to have your tuition fees paid by SAAS. For more information, please contact our Student Money Support Team at [email protected]. 

Who isn’t eligible for the scholarship?

• Individuals residing outside of the United Kingdom (UK) are not eligible.
• Travelling to the UK with the intention of seeking asylum solely to qualify for this scholarship is not permitted.
• The scholarship will not cover housing, living expenses, or travel costs.
• Students who do not receive support from the Home Office for living costs.
• Students who are not intending to pursue an undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree (for example, research students).

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Asylum Seeker Scholarship application form: This link opens a Word document
• Completed forms should be returned by email to:
  • [email protected]
• Funding and Financial Support Privacy Notice: This link opens a PDF document

For more details, visit University of Strathclyde Scholarship webpage