The University of Sanctuary Scholarship is available to new Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Masters students taking up a place to study in 2025-2026, who have UK Asylum status or Discretionary/Limited Leave to Remain as a result of an asylum application, and those with Humanitarian Protection, as result of an asylum application or through a dependants claim.
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University of Essex Masters Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of University of Essex Masters Scholarship
- A full tuition fee waiver on a one-year, full-time Postgraduate Taught Masters programme
- £6,000 to support living and study costs
- University accommodation
Requirements for University of Essex Masters Scholarship Qualification
- Immigration status: Eligibility will be based on the following permissions being granted by the Home Office and alignment with UNHCR guidelines:
- a refugee (subject to obtaining appropriate permissions), or
- granted Refugee or Humanitarian Protection status, or
- discretionary Leave to Remain, or
- Limited Leave to Remain following an asylum application, individually or through a dependent’s
- claim, or be seeking asylum within the UK
- A recognised refugee in a third country who obtains the appropriate visa from the UK to study here for the duration of that degree program.
- Applicants must be home UK or overseas fee payers and are entirely self-funded.
- Applicants must have received a conditional or unconditional offer to study an eligible postgraduate program at the University of Essex before they can apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship.
- Applicants must register for the first year (Year 1) of a full-time master's degree at the University of Essex in October 2025.
Application Deadline
May 23, 2025
How to Apply
Apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship using the application form provided on the information page and send to [email protected], along with evidence of your immigration status, and a letter of reference.
For more details visit UOE website
