Birmingham Newman University (BNU) Sanctuary Scholarship 2026

BNU are offering two undergraduate scholarships annually to Birmingham Newman University applicants from a forced migrant background, from any country, who cannot access finance from Student Finance England because of their Home Office status.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorBirmingham Newman University (BNU)
• City to studyBirmingham
• School to studyBirmingham Newman University (BNU)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

All the Sanctuary Scholars will be provided with:

• A Tuition Fee Waiver: The fee waiver will not usually extend to repeat years of study and is offered until such time as you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support.
• Study and Travel Support: The Sanctuary Scholarship includes an annual bursary of £1,200 per year to assist with study and travel expenses. The bursary is not means?tested and is paid in two instalments (one per semester). The bursary will not usually be paid for repeat years of study.
• Personal Support and advice: Support will be developed for each student to enable them to identify and overcome any potential barriers to achievement on their degree course.
• For applicants who do not live within a commutable distance of Birmingham Newman University, consideration will be given to providing campus accommodation free of charge.

Requirements

Before you can apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship, you must have made an application for and received an offer of a place at Newman University (conditional or unconditional) on:

• a 3 year, full-time undergraduate degree programme, or;
• a 4 year full-time undergraduate degree programme which commences with a Foundation Year, or;
• or a 1 year, full-time postgraduate degree programme (Ukrainian nationals only)

If you need advice about any of our courses, entry criteria or how to make an application via UCAS or directly to Birmingham Newman University, please contact [email protected].

Applicants must be:

• An asylum seeker / forced migrant or the partner/dependent of an asylum seeker / forced migrant; OR
• An asylum seeker/partner/dependent who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status. Your temporary status must however cover the duration of your intended period of study.

And:

• Already have a conditional or unconditional offer of a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate place to study at Newman University – apply for your course first
• Have applied for asylum in the UK before applying to UCAS / directly to Newman University
• Currently attending a school, college, community or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application, but please contact us if you cannot provide this
• Unable to access statutory student finance because of your asylum or forced migrant status, or a dependent’s status.

Please note: Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date which the asylum application was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made.

Selection Process

• Following initial assessment, the University will contact you to let you know whether or not your application will progress to the next stage of the selection process.
• If your application is taken forward, you will be invited to an interview to verify the information you have provided in your application.
• If you are successful in being offered the Scholarship, you will be informed within five working days of your interview.
• Please note that we cannot accept applications from potential scholars who reside outside of the UK, as Birmingham Newman University does not have a Student Visa sponsorship license.

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

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Birmingham Newman University (BNU) on forms.office.com to apply

For more details, visit BNU Scholarship webpage