The Sanctuary Scholarship at University of Greenwich 2026

This scholarship is for an offer holder seeking asylum or with refugee status in the United Kingdom. It covers tuition and accommodation costs, plus a maintenance grant.

For 2026/27, University of Greenwich will offer two scholarships (undergraduate or postgraduate) to offer holders who are seeking asylum or have refugee status in the United Kingdom and are not eligible for financial support.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Greenwich
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of Greenwich
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Successful scholars will receive:

• Annual tuition fee waiver
• Maintenance support of £10,000, paid in three instalments
• Annual accommodation fee waiver for Avery Hill or Greenwich Campus.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below to apply.

• You have been offered a full-time place on an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at the University of Greenwich new entering at year 0 or 1, commencing September 2026.
• You will be studying at one of our three campuses: Greenwich, Avery Hill or Medway (except Medway School of Pharmacy).
• If studying with a Partner College, the tuition fee must be paid directly to the University of Greenwich.
• You are unable to access Student Finance (Tuition and Maintenance Loans) due to your current immigration status.
• You do not already hold a qualification that is equal to or higher than the course you are applying for.
• You are resident in the UK.
• PHD /  Postgraduate Research courses are not eligible for this scholarship.  

You must also be able to provide documentary evidence to verify your circumstances.

Immigration status

To be eligible for the Sanctuary Scholarship, you must hold one of the following immigration statuses before you apply to study at the University of Greenwich:

• UK asylum seeker
• UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
• UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)

You will also be eligible if you are a dependant of someone with one of these immigration statuses

Selection Process

• Please note the deadline for applications is 30/04/2026 at 12pm
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an online interview the second week of May 2026.
• You should have a letter with a decision by 15/05/2026

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please submit the online application from

For more details, visit University of Greenwich Scholarship webpage