The University of Sussex Sanctuary Scholarship 2025

The University of Sussex Sanctuary Scholarship 2025 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students seeking to pursue a Master’s degree in the United Kingdom. This scholarship is designed to support forced migrants and individuals who are unable to access standard student finance due to their immigration status.

📌 Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)

• Institution: University of Sussex

• Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities

• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded

• Benefits:

  • Full waiver of ‘Overseas’ tuition fees

  • £16,440 annual living costs stipend

  • Free Sussexsport membership

• Language Requirement: No IELTS Required

• Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply, applicants must:

• Have received an offer to study a Master’s degree at the University of Sussex starting in September 2025

• Meet one of the following immigration conditions:

  • You (or your parent/guardian) have applied for refugee status with the UK Home Office

  • You have been granted temporary leave to remain (e.g., limited leave, humanitarian protection)

  • You are the child or partner of an asylum seeker or an unaccompanied minor

• Have a household income below £35,000

• Be ineligible for UK government student financial support

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

Recipients will receive:

• Full overseas tuition fee waiver

• Annual living stipend of £16,440

• Free Sussexsport membership

📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Apply for admission to a Master’s degree at the University of Sussex for the September 2025 intake

2. Receive your offer of admission

3. Complete the Sanctuary Scholarship application

4. Submit your scholarship application by June 1, 2025

🔗 Click here to apply for the scholarship