Imperial College Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships 2026-27

Imperial College London is awarding Sanctuary scholarships to International student entering the University in the 2026-27 academic session.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 24, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorImperial College London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyImperial College London
• Course to studyAeronautics , Biomedical Engineering , Brain Sciences , Business , Chemical Engineering , Chemistry , Civil and Environmental Engineering , Computing , Design Engineering , Earth Sciences  , Electrical and Electronic Engineering , Engineering , Immunology and Inflammation , Infectious Disease , Life Science , Materials , Mathematics , Mechanical Engineering , Medicine , Medicine and Health Sciences , Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction , Natural and Physical Sciences , Physics , public health , Surgery
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full tuition fees, stipend of £16,500 and one-off equipment grant of £1,500

Requirements

To be eligible for this award you must:

1. have received an offer to study any undergraduate programme starting in Autumn 2026 by 11:59pm (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026
2. have completed the Sanctuary Scholarship application form (linked in Application process) 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

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. 

Application Deadline

How 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