Cardiff Metropolitan University Sanctuary Award 2026

Cardiff Metropolitan University is committed to providing equal opportunities for people seeking sanctuary in the UK and supporting them to meet their full potential and ambitions.

The University has proudly offered Sanctuary Award scholarships since 2017. These include a full fee waiver for each year of the course, plus financial support toward study costs (e.g., travel, books, etc). This year, for September 2026, Cardiff Met University has scholarships available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 1, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorCardiff Metropolitan University
• City to studyCardiff
• School to studyCardiff Metropolitan University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

For 2026 entry, there will be undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships available. Each scholarship includes:

Each scholarship includes:

• A full fee waiver for the undergraduate or postgraduate course for which the applicant holds an offer
• Assistance toward local travel to Cardiff Met campus
• Daily on campus meal allowance
• Personal support from a dedicated mentor to enable students to identify and overcome barriers to achievement on their degree programme
• Laptop loan to be used for the duration of study

Requirements

All applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for the Cardiff Met Sanctuary Award.

You are one of the following:

• You are an asylum seeker
• You have been granted discretionary leave to remain or Humanitarian Protection
• You are the partner/dependent included on the application of an asylum seeker in the UK (Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date on 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).
• You are a refugee
• You are in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine/Ukraine Family scheme

AND

• You have a conditional or unconditional offer from Cardiff Metropolitan University for entry in September 2026 onto a degree course.
• You are currently attending a school, college, community or voluntary group, which can provide a reference in support of your application OR you are in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine/family scheme and your sponsor can provide a reference.
• You live within suitable distance to easily commute to university.
• You do not require support for accommodation and general living expenses.

Applicants must meet ALL of these strict eligibility criteria and be in a position to verify their circumstances in order apply. Applicants who do not meet all the criteria will not be considered for the scholarship.

Selection Process

• Please note that this is a competitive process and there are limited scholarships available, consequently not all applications will be successful.
• Application deadline for September 2026 applicants is 1 July 2026. The successful applicants will be notified of their scholarship award by the end of August 2026.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applications for September 2026 are now open!

Please read the Sanctuary Award Guidance Notes thoroughly before completing the Cardiff Met Sanctuary Award Application Form.

You will first need to hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study at Cardiff Met. If you have not yet submitted an application to the university, access the university website and submit an application as soon as possible. Did you know Future Learn provide a free online course to help asylum seekers through the application process of applying to a UK university?

In addition to the application form, applicants must also submit a copy of their Cardiff Met offer letter, a reference and evidence of their current immigration status/pending status. (see guidance notes for full details).

For more details, visit Cardiff Met Uni Scholarship webpage