Sanctuary scholarships

Supports students at risk

These scholarships will be awarded to access and taught postgraduate students who are seeking asylum or staying in the UK on humanitarian grounds.

Overview

University of Stirling

Stirling, Scotland region, United Kingdom

Full-time

English

Accounting & Finance, Biology (Human), Business & Management Studies, Computer Science, Software, Criminology, Economics & Econometrics, Engineering - Informatics, English Language & Literature, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Geography (Human), Health/Healthcare, Journalism, Law / Legal Studies, Marketing, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Nursing & Midwifery, Philosophy, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Sports-related Subjects, Education

Detailed Information

Qualifications

Applications will be considered from potential students who: are already in the UK; and have applied for a place on a postgraduate taught or access programme at the University of Stirling for 2025-2026; and did not enter the UK on a Student Route visa; and have an official Home Office status that is one of the following: asylum seeker; refugee; humanitarian protection with forced migration background; limited leave to remain with forced migration background; discretionary leave to remain with forced migration. Housing costs are not covered by the scholarship, and applicants must live within a commutable distance of the university at the point of application.

Procedure

Please complete the application form and return to our Widening Participation team at wp@stir.ac.uk by 25 June 2025. Other sources of support If you are looking for financial support for undergraduate courses, the Student Action for Refugees website has information about nationwide scholarships and other grants. Some displaced students may be eligible for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) – please check their website for latest information.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.