The Northumbria University is proud to offer the 2025/26 Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship, specifically designed for asylum seekers in the UK. This initiative provides three exceptional students with a life-changing opportunity to study in the UK and receive a comprehensive financial package.

  • 🌟 Scholarship Opportunity: Northumbria University offers the 2025/26 Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship, supporting asylum seekers in the UK.
  • 🎓 Benefits: Includes 100% tuition fee waiver for eligible Master’s courses and £3,000 financial support.
  • 🏫 University Overview: Northumbria University is committed to social justice, academic excellence, and supporting a diverse community.
  • 🌍 Location: Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing a vibrant learning environment.
  • 🔍 Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be asylum seekers or dependents, meet course requirements, and reside in specified regions.
  • 📅 Application Deadline: Apply by April 25, 2025, 16:00 BST.

Designation

2025/26 Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

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FeatureDetails
Scholarship NameNorthumbria University 2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarship
Eligible CountriesUK (asylum seekers)
Eligible CoursesFull-Time one-year Master’s courses
Award100% tuition fee waiver; £3,000 financial support
Application DeadlineApril 25, 2025, at 16:00
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne, North East England

Research Area

Postgraduate studies across various disciplines including business, law, arts, and more.

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England

Eligibility/Qualification

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be currently seeking asylum in the UK or be a dependant, spouse, or civil partner of someone seeking asylum.
  • Provide official evidence of immigration status.
  • Have received a conditional or unconditional offer for a Full-Time one-year Master’s course at Northumbria University, starting in September 2025.
  • Meet all entry and English language requirements for the chosen course.
  • Be living in the North East of England (Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Northumberland, Cleveland, and North Cumbria) at the time of application.
  • Be unable to access UK student finance (tuition fee loans or maintenance loans) due to immigration status.

Description

The Northumbria University 2025/26 Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship offers an invaluable opportunity for three selected asylum seekers. Awardees will receive a 100% tuition fee waiver for eligible Master’s courses starting in September 2025, along with a £3,000 financial award to support living costs, disbursed in three installments throughout the academic year. The university is committed to promoting social justice, equality, and diversity, providing a supportive environment for international students.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Shortlisting: Applications will be assessed by a panel.
  3. Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview in Newcastle Upon Tyne and provide immigration status documents.
  4. Final Selection: Successful applicants will be notified by June 2025.

Last Date for Apply

April 25, 2025, at 16:00


This scholarship aims to empower asylum seekers to pursue higher education and achieve their career aspirations in a supportive academic environment. For more information and to apply, visit the Northumbria University website.