Applications are invited for the University of Westminster Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship for students seeking asylum and currently living in the United Kingdom. The scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver together with a £1,000 monthly maintenance allowance for up to 12 months.
The scholarship is intended to make postgraduate education more accessible to students from asylum backgrounds who are unable to receive taught postgraduate financial support from Student Finance. For the January 2027 intake, the University of Westminster is offering two Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarships.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Westminster
- Host Institution(s): University of Westminster, UK
- Scholarship Type: Full Tuition + Living Allowance
- Scholarship Worth: Full Tuition + Up to £12,000 Maintenance Grant
- Number of Awards: Two
- Study Level: Master’s
- Eligible Applicants: UK Residents with Specified Asylum-Related Immigration Status
- Study Intake: January 2027
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Scholarship Overview
The Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship forms part of the University of Westminster’s support for students from asylum and displaced backgrounds.
Successful applicants receive funding towards both their tuition and living costs while completing an eligible full-time master’s programme at the University.
The current scholarship opportunity is available to eligible students holding an offer for a full-time master’s course beginning in January 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Westminster Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold an offer from the University of Westminster for a full-time master’s course starting in January 2027.
- Be resident in the United Kingdom.
- Hold one of the following immigration statuses before submitting the application:
- 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.
- Not already hold a master’s degree.
- Not be eligible to receive a taught postgraduate student loan from Student Finance.
Applicants studying Postgraduate Diploma, professional or conversion courses are not eligible. The scholarship is also unavailable for Integrated Master’s, MPhil or PhD programmes and part-time study.
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Westminster provides successful recipients with:
- Full tuition fee waiver for the eligible master’s programme.
- £1,000 per month maintenance grant for up to 12 months.
This means recipients can receive up to £12,000 towards living expenses, in addition to having their full tuition fees covered.
Applicants should note that if their immigration status changes and they become eligible for Student Finance support, this may affect outstanding maintenance payments under the scholarship.
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How to Apply
Applicants must first hold an offer for an eligible full-time master’s programme starting in January 2027 before applying for the Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship.
Interested applicants should:
- Apply for an eligible master’s programme at the University of Westminster and obtain an offer for January 2027 entry.
- Check that you meet the scholarship’s immigration status, residency and Student Finance requirements.
- Download and complete the official Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship application form provided by the University.
- Prepare the required evidence confirming your immigration status and the supporting statement or letter from an eligible referee.
- Save the completed application form and supporting evidence as PDF attachments.
- Submit the completed application and required evidence by email to [email protected] before the deadline.
Applicants should ensure that their application and supporting evidence are complete, as eligibility will be assessed against the University’s current scholarship requirements.
Application Documents
Applicants must provide evidence to verify their eligible immigration status. The required supporting evidence includes:
- Home Office letter confirming immigration status.
- Application Registration Card (asylum).
- Supporting statement or letter from an eligible referee, such as a teacher or support worker from an appropriate organisation.
Applicants should ensure that the required evidence is submitted together with the completed scholarship application.
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
