Lancaster University Sanctuary Scholarship 2026

The Sanctuary Scholarships are available to students who are seeking asylum in the UK and are not entitled to receive statutory student financial support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 20, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorLancaster University
• City to studyLeicester
• School to studyLancaster University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Free accommodation on the University campus.
• 100% tuition fee discount until such a time as you are awarded a status in the UK that allows you to apply for support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
• Up to £5,000 per year to support with living costs, non-repayable until such a time as you are awarded a status in the UK that allows you to apply for support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
• A guaranteed place on the Lancaster Success Programme, which includes one-to-one coaching and support.

Requirements

• Are holding an offer for a UG or PGT course at Lancaster starting in September 2026
• Are unable to access mainstream funding (e.g. a Student Finance loan)

You will be eligible for this scholarship if you residency status is one of the following:

• Asylum Seeker: Currently seeking asylum in the UK
• Refused Asylum Seeker: Your application for refugee status has been denied, but a fresh claim is in process
• Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain
• Indefinite Leave to Remain

You will also be eligible for this scholarship if your status meets one of the following. This will only apply if you already have a degree of the same level you wish to study at Lancaster (from a University outside of the UK, and therefore ineligible for mainstream student funding):

• Refugee Status, or the spouse or child of someone with refugee status
• Humanitarian Protection Status, or the spouse or child of someone with this status
• Section 67 Leave, or the dependent child of someone with Section 67 Leave
• Calais Leave
• Stateless Person Leave, or the spouse or child of someone with this status
• Leave granted under the Ukraine Family Scheme, the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, or the Ukraine Extension Scheme

Selection Process

Application forms should be submitted by Friday 20 March 2026.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by Friday 8 May 2026.

Application Deadline

March 20, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Lancaster University on eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com to apply

For more details, visit Lancaster University scholarship webpage