Sanctuary Scholarship

Supports students at risk

Our Sanctuary Scholarship supports forced migrants who are not eligible for student finance. It will help those in need access higher education with us at undergraduate level.

Overview

University of Central Lancashire - UCLan

Preston, North West, Brazil

Full-time

English

Accounting & Finance, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Performing Arts, History & Archaeology, Anthropology, Architecture, Biology (Human), Business & Management Studies, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Health/Healthcare, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Journalism, Law / Legal Studies, Medicine Related Studies, Engineering – Automotive, Modern Languages & Literatures, Nursing & Midwifery, Neuroscience, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Sports-related Subjects, Social Work, Sociology

Detailed Information

Qualifications

Have applied to UCLan for a place on a three-year undergraduate course starting in September 2025 Are unable to access mainstream funding, eg student finance loan Currently live within the North West of England (Cumbria, Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire) And have the right to study in the UK Current immigration status should be described as one of the following: Refugee status; Discretionary leave to remain (DLR); Indefinite leave to remain (ILR); Humanitarian Protection (HP); Awaiting a decision on application for refugee status (asylum seeker); Leave as an Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Child (UASC leave); Refused Asylum Seeker - application for refugee status has been denied and a fresh claim is in process; Lived in the UK for the last half of life, which was not for the principal purpose of study, and has a form of immigration permission. This can include Limited Leave to Remain (LLR).

Procedure

The guidance notes below are to help you complete the application form for the Sanctuary Scholarship. Please read the guidance notes before completing the application form. You should find the answer to any questions you have in these notes. If you still have questions, please feel contact us via email (wparticipation@uclan.ac.uk) Please make sure you understand and meet the eligibility criteria before applying.There are 7 sections to complete in the application form. Please complete each section. Please note that the information you provide in the form is held and processed according to our Data Protection Policy. This application form will assess your eligibility and suitability for the Sanctuary Scholarship. You are not required to provide personal information about your reasons for coming to the UK/seeking asylum.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.