University of Sanctuary Scholarships

Immigration status: Eligibility will be based on the following permissions being granted by the Home Office and alignment with UNHCR guidelines: o a refugee (subject to obtaining an appropriate permissions), or o granted Refugee or Humanitarian Protection status, or o discretionary Leave to Remain, or o Limited Leave to Remain following an asylum application, individually or through a dependent’s o claim, or be seeking asylum within the UK o Leave to remain must cover the duration of your studies o A recognised refugee in a third country who obtains the appropriate visa from the UK to study here for the duration of that degree programme. ◼ These scholarships are restricted to students who are Home UK or overseas fee payers and are entirely self-funded*. ◼ All applicants must have received a conditional or unconditional offer to study an eligible Postgraduate programme at the University of Essex before you can apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship. ◼ Students must register for the first year (Year1) of a full-time Masters degree at the University of Essex in October 2024. ◼ This scholarship may not be held in conjunction with other University awards, except for the Refugee Bursary. Students who are eligible for this award and are joining Essex through a link agreement, which includes a discounted fee, will receive the award which is greater in value. ◼ Successful applicants should be available for promotional activities.

Apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship using the application form provided on the information page and send to funding@essex.ac.uk, along with evidence of your immigration status, and a letter of reference.

Accepts transfer credit.