Imperial College London Sanctuary Scholarship (Postgraduate) 2026

Imperial College London is awarding the Sanctuary Scholarship to eligible students who are entering the University to study a postgraduate degree in 2026.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 24, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorImperial College London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyImperial College London
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Tuition fees paid in full (Home or Overseas rate)
• Stipend for living costs equating to £22,000 per annum
• £1,500 equipment grant for the purchase of a laptop or other educational equipment
• Costs pertaining to | English language proficiency test exam fee (if English language is required as part of the offer of admission), visa application (if applicable) and NHS surcharge.

Requirements

To be eligible for this award you must: 

1. have applied to study and received an offer for an eligible Master's programme (see below) starting in Autumn 2026 by the deadline of 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026.

2. have completed the Sanctuary Scholarship application form by the deadline of 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026.

3. fall into one of the following immigration status groups:

• a refugee - a person who has been granted refugee status either in the UK or in another country
• a person who has been granted humanitarian protection or some other form of protective leave to remain in the UK (including a Ukrainian Family Scheme, Ukraine Extension Scheme or Ukrainian Sponsorship Scheme visa)
• an asylum seeker - a person who has made a claim within the UK for refugee status

Eligible Master’s courses

As well as the above criteria, you must also apply for an eligible course:

• One-year full-time or two-year part-time Master’s course in the Imperial Business School, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Natural Sciences, and Centre for Culture, Languages and Communication

Courses that are not eligible

• Online/distance learning courses

• Imperial Business School MBA programmes

• MA/MSc Innovation Design Engineering in the Dyson School of Design Engineering

Please note: This scholarship is not available to continuing students.

Selection Process

• The successful candidate will be notified of the outcome no later than 30th June 2026. 

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Submit your application to study an eligible Master's course for 2026 entry and receive an offer to study by the scholarship application deadline of 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026. Search for an eligible Master's course (see list in Eligibility criteria), create an online account and submit your application through our application portal. Use our guide on How to apply for additional help. Some departments have application rounds for the postgraduate taught courses, with fixed application dates throughout the year. For more information on application rounds and the deadlines, please go here. 

   Application fee: If you’re applying for a postgraduate course at Imperial, you may need to pay an application fee. For information on application fees and to check if you're eligible for an application fee waiver, please go here.

    

2. Complete the Sanctuary scholarship application form by the deadline of 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026. You will be asked to confirm your personal details, immigration status and provide a personal statement supporting your application. You will be asked to upload proof of your immigration status. If you cannot provide it at this time there is an option to explain why in the form.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement assesses your suitability for the Sanctuary Scholarship. You will be asked to address the following:

• Why have you chosen to study at Imperial College London?
• How do you feel the Sanctuary Scholarship would help you achieve your ambitions for the future?
• Explain your personal situation and the barriers you have faced in continuing your education with reference to your current status in the UK.
• Details of your financial circumstances. If you have attended school/college since coming to the UK, how have you supported your studies? Will you have any other means to financially support yourself at College other than this scholarship?

For more details, visit Imperial College London Scholarship webpage