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Article 26 Scholarship

Supports students at risk

Students seeking asylum in the UK are not able to apply for funding from the Student Loans Company and are charged international student fees. DMU offers eight Article 26 Scholarships for undergraduate students unable to access student funding. Please note - the Article 26 Scholarship is only available to students looking to start an undergraduate level programme.

Overview

DE Montfort University

Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Full-time

English

Architecture, Accounting & Finance, Business & Management Studies, Criminology, Computer Science, Sports-related Subjects, Education, Economics & Econometrics, History & Archaeology, Health/Healthcare, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Journalism, Law / Legal Studies, Performing Arts, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Engineering - Manufacturing & Production, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Engineering – Mechatronics, Marketing, Nursing & Midwifery, Politics, Psychology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Engineering - Product Design, Software, Social Work, Art & Design

Detailed Information

Qualifications

The Article 26 Scholarship consists of: A full fee waiver for the duration of the course plus, up to £3,500 contribution towards living costs per year (or £500 if you are in the care of your local authority) One Article 26 Scholarship recipient will also be eligible for free accommodation costs in halls of residence for three years. The recipient must be under the age of 25 on 1 September 2025 to receive this element. The Article 26 Scholarship is open to those who do not have access to student finance and are: seeking asylum in the UK, or a dependent or partner of someone seeking asylum or who has been granted Discretionary / Limited Leave to Remain as a result of an asylum application and have applied to start a full-time undergraduate degree course at DMU starting in September 2025 Please note that even if you are still waiting for an offer from DMU, you may submit an application.

Procedure

Applications will open at 9am, 5 January 2026 and close at 9am, 11 May 2026. Please complete your application below, forms cannot be saved so please ensure you have enough time to fully complete your application. If you have any queries please contact us by email, transitions@dmu.ac.uk.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.