University of Exeter Sanctuary Scholarship 2027

The Sanctuary Scholarship scheme enables individuals seeking asylum and refugees who are not able to access student finance to study at the University of Exeter. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 30, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Exeter
• City to studyExeter
• School to studyUniversity of Exeter
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• Undergraduates – a full tuition fee waiver plus a grant for living costs of £11,500 for each year of study. An Access to Exeter Bursary of £2,300 per year is also awarded.
• Doctorate Students (STEM disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £21,805*. A research allowance of £5,000 per year will also be paid.  All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3.5 years.
• Doctorate Students (HASS disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £21,805*. A research allowance of £750 per year will also be paid. All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3 years.

*this amount will increase for 27/28 in line with the UKRI recommended stipend level.

Requirements

Only open to applicants currently in the UK.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

16th April 2027:

• Admissions application submission deadline. For more information on the programmes on offer including entry requirements, please see the undergraduate or postgraduate study pages.
• Research students: Submit your admissions application as early as you can, and by 16th April 2027 at the latest. You will only be able to pursue a research degree with us if University of Exeter can offer appropriate supervision. Your supervisors will provide the necessary support and guidance and so need to have expertise in your chosen research field. You may join a research team or work with specific members of staff.
• As a first step, you can identify if University of Exeter offer your PhD research area by browsing or using the search. See section ‘PhD and research programme application process’ for details.

30th April 2027:

• Apply here for the Sanctuary Scholarship before the 30th April 2027 deadline. In addition to your details, you’ll need to upload proof of your immigration status, personal statement, references and for research students your research proposal.  
• Immigration status: This can be your most recent Home Office letter or share code.
• Personal statement: Make your statement personal to you and your plans. In 500 words, tell University of Exeter why you want to study your subject specifically at the University.
• References: Your references should be from someone who is aware of your education history and can testify to your academic ability, ambition and potential. Referees are ideally from your most recent place of study.
• Research students: Upload your research proposal.  

4th June 2027: 

• Outcome sent to UG applicants.

25th June 2027: 

• Outcome sent to PGR applicants.

Contact: Jim Price

• [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit University of Exeter scholarship webpage.