University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship 2025: Fully Funded Opportunity for Master’s Degree
The University of Westminster offers a fully funded scholarship for students seeking asylum or holding refugee status in the UK. The Sanctuary Scholarship is a unique chance to pursue a full-time Master’s degree with full financial support, including tuition fee coverage and a generous stipend.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Institution: University of Westminster, United Kingdom
- Scholarship Level: Postgraduate (Master’s)
- Duration: 12 months (1 year)
- Financial Support: Full tuition fee waiver and £12,000 stipend
Key Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have an offer to study a full-time Master’s program starting in either September 2024 or January 2025 at the University of Westminster.
- Be a resident of the UK.
- Hold one of the following immigration statuses:
- UK asylum seeker
- UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
- UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
- UK refugee status.
- Must not already hold a Master’s degree.
- Must not be eligible for postgraduate student loans from Student Finance.
Ineligible Courses
The following courses do not qualify for the Sanctuary Scholarship:
- Postgraduate Diplomas
- Professional courses (e.g., RIBA Part III, ACCA, CIMA, CiLEX)
- Conversion courses (e.g., Graduate Diploma in Law)
- Integrated Masters/MPhil programs
Benefits of the University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver: Covers the entire tuition fee for your Master’s course.
- Monthly Stipend: £1,000 per month for 12 months, totaling £12,000.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship, interested and eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- Click here to visit the official scholarship webpage.
- Apply for a full-time Master’s degree program starting in either September 2024 or January 2025.
- Complete the Sanctuary Scholarship application form.
- Submit your completed application form along with your transcripts as PDF attachments to scholarships@westminster.ac.uk.
Deadline
Application Deadline: November 22, 2024
