This prestigious scholarship is awarded to elgibile students entering the University to study an undergraduate degree in the 2026-2027 academic session.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Tuition fees paid in full
- Stipend for living costs equating to £16,500 per annum
- £1,500 one-off equipment grant for the purchase of a laptop or other educational equipment
Requirements
To be eligible for this award you must:
- have received an offer to study any undergraduate programme starting in Autumn 2026 by 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026
- have completed the Sanctuary Scholarship application form (linked in Application process) by the deadline of 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026
- 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
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. If you have not heard from us by this date, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
Application Deadline
April 24, 2026How To Apply
- Submit your UCAS application and receive an offer to study by 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026
- 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.
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
