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Sanctuary Award

Supports students at risk

People seeking a new life in the UK who cannot return to their home countries, whether they are separated from or living with their families, are some of the most vulnerable people in the UK (we have termed the award as a ‘sanctuary’ rather than ‘asylum’ to avoid the negative connotations of phrases such as ‘asylum-seekers’).

Overview

Edge Hill University

Ormskirk, North West, United Kingdom

Full-time

English

Accounting & Finance, Art & Design, Software, Biology (Human), Computer Science, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Engineering - General, History & Archaeology, Marketing, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Medicine, Performing Arts, Nursing & Midwifery, Health/Healthcare, Medicine Related Studies, Law / Legal Studies, Criminology, Politics, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Philosophy, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology

Detailed Information

Admission

For further information on any aspect of completing your application please email international@edgehill.ac.uk

Qualifications

Before making an application for the Sanctuary Award please ensure that you meet our eligibility criteria as follows: • An asylum seeker or the partner/dependant of an asylum seeker; OR • An asylum seeker/partner/dependant who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status AND; • Have a conditional or unconditional offer from Edge Hill University for the year you are wanting to study. • Currently attending a school, college, community or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application. • Unable to access mainstream funding, e.g. student finance or a local authority grant. • Live within commuting distance of Edge Hill University or • Do not require support for living expenses or accommodation. Applicants must meet these strict eligibility criteria and be in a position to verify their circumstances in order to apply. Applicants who do not meet the criteria will not be considered for an award.

Procedure

• The student should read the guidance notes fully before completing the application form • The student must give their application to their supporting Referee and ask them to complete a supporting statement Students will need to complete the existing undergraduate application form on the international website, and clearly mark ‘Sanctuary Award’ at the top of their application form. Please note that the information you provide in the form will be held and processed in accordance with our Data Protection Policy.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.