Sanctuary Scholarship at University of Bristol 2026

This is awarded as funding for students from asylum-seeking and refugee communities. The scholarship is equivalent to a full tuition fee waiver and a full living cost stipend.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Bristol
• City to studyBristol
• School to studyUniversity of Bristol
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full tuition coverage and access to reasonable living costs for the duration of their studies.

Requirements

You can apply if you:

• are from a refugee or asylum-seeking community
• hold an academic offer (or are awaiting a decision) to study an eligible course at the University of Bristol.

Read the full eligibility criteria.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Undergraduate applicants (including IFP and Foundation)

You will be expected to apply for the full level of student finance if eligible.

International foundation (IFP) and asylum seekers will not be eligible for student finance but can still apply for the scholarship. If you are awarded the scholarship the amount you receive will act as a top up of other funding to cover full tuition fees and living stipend.

The UCAS website has information on student finance eligibility and other useful information for undergraduate applicants from refugee communities.

Complete the application form for undergraduates. 

Postgraduate taught applicants

You will be expected to apply for the full level of student finance if eligible. If you are awarded the scholarship the amount you receive will act as a top up of other funding to cover full tuition fees and living stipend.

Complete the application form for postgraduates. 

Terms and conditions and contact

Read the scholarship terms and conditions and the guidance for applicants to prepare for applications

Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

For more details, visit University of Bristol Scholarship webpage