University of Portsmouth Sanctuary Scholarship 2026

This scholarship is for applicants seeking asylum and studying for an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree. Eligible applicants could get a Sanctuary Scholarship to cover all of their undergraduate tuition fees.

You'll also get ongoing personal and financial support during your course so you can concentrate on your studies

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Portsmouth
• City to studyPortsmouth
• School to studyUniversity of Portsmouth
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Full tuition fees for each year of an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree (including a sandwich year)
• Financial support towards study costs – for example books, IT equipment, travel costs or other costs that help you to study effectively
• You'll also get personal support to help identify and overcome barriers to achievement on your course.

Requirements

To be considered for the Sanctuary Scholarship, you must be living in the UK and at least one of the following must apply:

• You have submitted an application to the UK Home Office for asylum or humanitarian protection
• You have been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain or some other form of temporary status as a result of an asylum application and are not eligible for funding from Student Finance England
• You are the spouse/civil partner or dependant of someone who has submitted an application to the UK Home Office for asylum or humanitarian protection
• You are the spouse/civil partner or dependant of someone who has been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain or some other form of temporary status as a result of an asylum application and are not eligible for funding from Student Finance England

Spouses/civil partners must have been your spouse/civil partner on the date they made an asylum application. If you're a dependant of someone, you must have been aged under 18 on the date they made an asylum application.

You must also:

• Have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Portsmouth for entry in September 2025 onto an undergraduate degree course (excluding NHS funded and ICP courses)
• Be attending a school, college, community or voluntary group, which can provide a reference in support of your application
• Not need support for accommodation and living expenses and live within a suitable distance to easily commute to the University
• Be unable to access UK Government student financial support because of your immigration status
• Be able to provide evidence that the UK Home Office is considering your (or your spouse/civil partner/parent/carer's) asylum application
• Be willing to act as a champion for the University to encourage future students to progress to higher education

Selection Process

• The deadline for 2026 Sanctuary Scholarship applications is 5pm on 30 April 2026
• The University will let you know if your application is successful by the end of June 2026

Application Documents

When you send your completed application form, you'll also need to include:

• a copy of your University of Portsmouth offer letter
• the name and contact details of a referee from someone at your school, college, community or voluntary group
• evidence of your current immigration status

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. To apply, you must hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study an undergraduate degree starting in September 2026.
   • Details on how to apply for courses are on all course pages.
   • You'll need to complete a brief application to demonstrate how studying at the University of Portsmouth and being awarded this scholarship will prepare you for your future.

2. Once you hold an offer to study with University of Portsmouth, email [email protected] to ask for a Sanctuary Scholarship application form.

For more details, visit University of Portsmouth Scholarship webpage