Sanctuary Scholarship – Sheffield Hallam University

Sanctuary Scholarship – Sheffield Hallam University offers scholarships as an asylum seeker: How to apply for a Sanctuary Scholarship as an asylum seeker

Overview: We’re proud to be a University of Sanctuary. We offer three Sanctuary Scholarships per academic year to support you if you have sought asylum in the UK.

They are meant to help you with the costs of studying, such as fees, travel and study materials.

These scholarships are funded by the University and through generous donations from former students.

What you can get:

The undergraduate scholarship includes:

a full tuition fee waiver for up to four years
funding of £4,000 for costs associated with study
The postgraduate scholarship includes:

a full tuition fee waiver for up to 18 months
funding of £4,000 for costs associated with study
The Helena Kennedy Centre Sanctuary Scholarship includes:

a full tuition fee waiver for MA or LLM Applied Human Rights course, for up 18 months
funding of £4,000 for costs associated with study
an internship at the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice
If you study part-time, the scholarship is pro-rated and the maximum durations are increased.

New in 2022–23: In 2022–23 we will also award one Sanctuary PhD Studentship/Graduate Teaching Assistant bursary in the College of Social Sciences and Arts.

This includes:

a full tuition fee waiver for up to 3 and a half years
an annual stipend of £15,840
Who can apply
You can apply if you

have made an asylum application in the UK before applying for the Sanctuary Scholarship
are living in the UK, with your immigration status connected to your asylum claim
are not eligible for funding from Student Funding England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland at the start of your course
hold an academic offer for an eligible course starting in September, or are awaiting a decision

How to apply:We suggest you read the eligibility criteria, shortlisting information and guidance for applicants before applying. This will improve your application.

Apply online by 19 April 2023

For further details visit:Apply for a Sanctuary Scholarship | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)

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