The University of Glasgow is offering up to 30 Sanctuary Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year to support students who have been forced to travel to the UK for humanitarian reasons and face challenges in accessing higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for the Sanctuary Scholarship, applicants must:
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Hold a firm conditional or unconditional offer for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught study at the University of Glasgow for the 2025/26 academic year.
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Have one of the following immigration statuses:
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Submitted an asylum claim in the UK.
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Are actively appealing a negative decision on an asylum claim in the UK.
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Granted Refugee Status, Humanitarian Protection (HP), or Discretionary Leave (DL) by the Home Office as a result of an asylum claim.
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Arrived in the UK through specific resettlement or relocation schemes, such as:
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UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)
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Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
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Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)
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Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS)
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Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine)
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Ukraine Family Scheme
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Benefits of the Scholarship:
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Tuition Fees: Full waiver of tuition fees for the duration of the study program for applicants who are not eligible for mainstream student finance to cover full tuition fees.
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Stipend: An annual stipend of £5,000 to assist with study costs.
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Accommodation: University accommodation for the duration of the study, if eligible, particularly for those with no access to public funds.
Application Process:
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Ensure you have received a firm conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time program at the University of Glasgow for the 2025/26 academic year.
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Complete the scholarship application by selecting the “Apply Now” button on the University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarships webpage.
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Submit your scholarship application by 11:00 pm on May 1, 2025. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
Important Notes:
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Applicants must have applied to the University and received an offer before submitting a scholarship application. Submitting a scholarship application without a program offer will render the application invalid.
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Should your immigration status change during your studies, inform the Scholarships Team promptly, as this may affect your eligibility for the scholarship. Changes will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
For more detailed information and to access the application form, please visit the University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarships webpage.
