Solent Sanctuary Scholarship

Supports students at risk

Solent University is committed to be a fair, diverse and cohesive University that challenges and tackles social inequality. We aim to foster a community with a culture of welcome, mutual trust, fairness, harmony and respect. Our vision is to transform the lives of people from all backgrounds, through learning that is relevant to the real world. Our values create a university that is open to all, which celebrates different, and demonstrates a commitment to social justice and equality of opportunity

Overview

Southampton Solent University

Southampton , South West, United Kingdom

Full-time

English

Accounting & Finance, Performing Arts, Architecture, Art & Design, Business & Management Studies, Law / Legal Studies, Marketing, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Computer Science, Software, Criminology, Sociology, Education, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Engineering - General, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Health/Healthcare, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Psychology, Sports-related Subjects, Social Work

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Qualifications

To be eligible for the Solent Sanctuary Scholarship, you need to meet the following criteria: Seeking asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK, or the partner/dependant of someone seeking asylum or humanitarian protection; OR Someone, or the partner/dependent of someone, who has been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain, or some other form of temporary status. AND Have a conditional or unconditional offer from Solent University. Be attending a school, college or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application. Be unable to access mainstream funding for higher education ie, Student Finance Not have a 'no study' immigration bail condition. Live within easy commuting distance of Solent University. Not require additional support for living expenses or accommodation, other than that provided through the Solent Sanctuary Scholarship

Procedure

All undergraduate programmes are open to Solent Sanctuary Scholarship applicants except BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice, BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, foundation years, and apprenticeships. Please be aware you are likely to be able to apply for a contextual offer, which is a scheme where applicants who meet certain criteria (including being a refugee) may receive lower entry offers than standard (based on their context and individual circumstances). Those who meet the contextual offer criteria should apply through the usual UCAS process and should also use a self-declaration form if they feel they meet additional criteria. Find out more about contextual offers. For further information please contact Monika Materna-Brossier, International Student Adviser, at sanctuary@solent.ac.uk who will support you through the application process. If you do not yet have a conditional or unconditional offer from Solent University, we can also support you with this process.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.

Solent Sanctuary Scholarship

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