Asylum Seekers Postgraduate Scholarship

Supports students at risk

The University of East London recognises that people seeking asylum in the UK are likely to be some of the most vulnerable in our society. The University is working with the Helena Kennedy Foundation to support such people accessing higher education. Successful applicants will be awarded 100% tuition fee support until they are awarded such immigration status that enables them to access support from Student Finance

Overview

University of East London - UEL

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Full-time

English

Art & Design, Sports-related Subjects, Psychology, Performing Arts, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Law / Legal Studies, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Engineering – Mechatronics, Logistics / Supply Chain Management, Education, Social Work, Computer Science, Business & Management Studies, Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Public Health

Detailed Information

Qualifications

Please ensure that you meet all of the following eligibility criteria before making an application: You must be: An asylum seeker or the partner/dependent 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 as a result of an asylum claim. AND Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a taught postgraduate course at UEL for 2024/25 entry Unable to access mainstream student funding Not require additional support for living costs Provide documentation from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to confirm your immigration status and give UEL consent to check this with our Premium Account Manager at UKVI. See our full terms and conditions You can also check out our fee status assessment criteria.

Procedure

Before starting your application, you must make an application to start an eligible course at UEL. Once you have applied, you will be given a unique Student ID number, which you will need in order to submit a scholarship application. If you are already enrolled on a programme at UEL, you will not be eligible to apply for a scholarship towards that same programme. September entry 2025 Scholarship applications for the academic year 2025/6 are now open! The deadline to submit your application is Sunday 3 August 23:55pm. Late applications will not be accepted, therefore please make sure you submit your application prior to the deadline. Applications received between 30 January – 27 April (1st round) Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with. Applications received between 28 April – 3 August (2nd round) Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with. January entry 2026 Scholarship applications will open in November 2025, so please keep an eye out on this web page for updates.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.