Goldsmiths University Sanctuary Scholarship 2026

The Sanctuary Scholarship (Formerly International Response Scholarship) is awarded by Goldsmiths University to eligible applicants with UK refugee status, who are applying for either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree for September 2026.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 25, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorGoldsmiths University of London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyGoldsmiths University of London
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Successful applicants will receive a £8,825 allowance, a full tuition fee waiver for each year of study and an accommodation fee for a single study bedroom in Goldsmiths halls of residence (up to £200 per week)

Requirements

You must meet the general eligibility criteria and regulations. You must also:

• Have refugee status in the UK, or have an active application for asylum in the UK (you will be required to provide documentation to demonstrate your status). Supporting documents should be uploaded to your MyGoldsmiths account.
• Be holding an offer of study on an undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree at Goldsmiths.
• Be taught in person (online degrees are not eligible).
• You must be eligible to study in the UK. If you are on Immigration Bail, this must not have a condition prohibiting you from studying.

Any scholarship applications from Ukrainian applicants seeking refuge in the UK under the special arrangement set by the Home Office will be considered for this scholarship.

Selection Process

• Successful applicants will be selected on a competitive basis.
• Initial shortlisting by eligibility criteria will be completed by our Scholarships Co-ordinator. All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are then forwarded to the next selection stage. 
• Applications will then be considered by an awarding panel. All panel members understand that applicants will have a broad range of differing skills, attributes and experiences, so they will give equal consideration to both the applicant’s academic record and their answers to the questions posed in the award application form. Panel members also understand that what is important is the content of the answers and their relevance to the questions, not the standard of writing.
• The panel will consist of representatives from Admissions, Widening Participation, and the Immigration Advisory Service. The panel will assess the applications against the stated criteria.
• Final award recipients and reserve candidates will be decided by the panel.
• If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Apply via the application form.

For more details, visit Goldsmiths University Scholarship webpage