University of Sheffield Sanctuary Scholarships 2026

The University of Sheffield offers Sanctuary Scholarships for those who have sought asylum in the UK, for example students who have been displaced or affected by a conflict in their home country, or have another reason for their forced migration to the UK.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 29, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Sheffield
• City to studySheffield
• School to studyUniversity of Sheffield
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The five fully-funded Sanctuary Scholarships for 2026 entry cover the cost of tuition and provide a £10,300 award to support living costs for each year of study.

Requirements

To be eligible for the scholarship, you are required to meet the criteria below:

• You have been granted humanitarian protection or limited leave to remain in the UK; or be a dependant or partner of someone with humanitarian protection or limited leave to remain; or you or your parent/guardian or partner are an asylum seeker and have submitted a claim within the UK for refugee status and have not yet received a decision from the Home Office on that application.
• You have applied for asylum on arrival in the UK, and before you have applied for a place at university.
• You currently attend a school, college or community/voluntary group that will provide a reference in support of your application.
• You hold an offer from the University of Sheffield to study an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course starting in September 2026. Students who require a foundation or conversion course as part of their offer to study at the University should contact us to discuss their eligibility.   
• You do not hold a qualification equal to or higher than the one you are applying for. Contact the Student Fees and Funding team if you have withdrawn from a previous course.
• You are ineligible for other University scholarships, for example, Access to Sheffield Scholarships or a University bursary for undergraduate studies.
• You are not eligible to receive support from a UK funding agency, for example, Student Finance England.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, visit University of Sheffield Scholarship webpage