Lancaster Master's Scholarship
Lancaster University will offer a generous scholarship to Master's students who are liable for Home tuition fees.
Support for students seeking asylum in the UK to help them integrate into our community here at Lancaster.
At a glance
| Study level | Master's-level postgraduate taught, Undergraduate students |
|---|---|
| Fee status | International students (about fee status) |
| Year of entry | 2024 |
| Based on | Refugee/humanitarian protection status |
| Amount | Full fees, up to £5,000 per year living costs |
| How to apply |
Apply to Lancaster University |
Introduction
At Lancaster University we are committed to offering all the opportunities of higher education to those seeking a place of safety and security. Our Sanctuary Scholarships are available to students who are seeking asylum in the UK and are not entitled to receive statutory student financial support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Please note, that there is a limited number of Sanctuary Scholarships available each year.
What does the Lancaster sanctuary scholarship offer?
A place to live
Free accommodation on the University campus.
Tuition fee waiver
100% tuition fee discount until such a time as you are awarded a status in the UK that allows you to apply for support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
Support to live
Up to £5,000 per year to support with living costs, non-repayable until such a time as you are awarded a status in the UK that allows you to apply for support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
Support to succeed
A guaranteed place on the Lancaster Success Programme, which includes one-to-one coaching and support.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for the Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship you must:
- Have submitted an application for asylum in the UK and been granted Refugee status, Discretionary leave to remain (DLR), Indefinite leave to remain (ILR), Humanitarian Protection (HP), Awaiting a decision on an application for refugee status (asylum seeker), Leave as an Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Child (UASC Leave), Refused Asylum Seeker (application for refugee status has been denied and a fresh claim is in process), Lived in the UK for the last half of life, which was not for the principal purpose of study, and has a form of immigration permission. This can include Limited Leave to Remain (LLR).
- Hold an offer to study at Lancaster University.
How to apply
To apply please complete this Application form.
Application forms should be submitted by 15 March 2024.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by 30 April 2024.
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Lancaster Global Scholarship - Undergraduate
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Find out more about living and learning at Lancaster University
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