University of East London Postgraduate scholarship for asylum seekers 2026

The University of East London recognises that people seeking asylum in the UK are likely to be some of the most vulnerable in our society.  The University is working with the Helena Kennedy Foundation to support such people accessing higher education. 

Successful applicants will be awarded 100% tuition fee support until they are awarded such immigration status that enables them to access support from Student Finance.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 2, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of East London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of East London
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

100% tuition fee support

Requirements

Please ensure that you meet all of the following eligibility criteria before making an application:

You must be:

• An asylum seeker or the partner/dependent of an asylum seeker;

OR

• An asylum seeker/partner/dependant who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status as a result of an asylum claim.

AND

• Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a taught postgraduate course at UEL for 2026/27 entry
• Unable to access mainstream student funding
• Not require additional support for living costs
• Provide documentation from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to confirm your immigration status and give UEL consent to check this with our Premium Account Manager at UKVI.

Selection Process

Applications received between November 2025 – 12 April 2026 (1st round)

Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with. 

Applications received between 12 April – 2 August 2026 (2nd round)

Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Deadline for January 2026 - 4 January 23:55pm

Deadline for September 2026 - Sunday 2 August 2026 23:55pm.

To apply, visit University of East London Scholarship webpage