The University of Sussex offers a fully funded postgraduate opportunity for international students through the Sanctuary Scholarship program. This scholarship aims to support asylum seekers, refugees, and individuals with temporary leave to remain in the UK, enabling them to pursue a Master’s degree starting in September 2025.
- 🎓 The University of Sussex offers a fully funded postgraduate opportunity for international students seeking a Master’s degree.
- 🌍 The scholarship covers full ‘Overseas’ tuition fees and provides £16,440 per year for living costs.
- 🏅 Eligible applicants include asylum seekers, refugees, and those with temporary leave to remain in the UK.
- 📅 Application deadline is June 1, 2025 for Master’s programs starting in September 2025.
- 💼 Additional benefits include Sussexsport membership for scholarship recipients.
Designation:
Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Type | Fully funded postgraduate scholarship |
| Award Amount | Full ‘Overseas’ tuition fee waiver and £16,440 living costs per year |
| Application Deadline | June 1, 2025 |
Research Area:
Master’s degree programs offered at the University of Sussex in various fields.
Location:
University of Sussex, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
To be eligible for the University of Sussex Sanctuary Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have received an offer to study a Master’s degree at the University of Sussex starting in September 2025.
- Belong to one of the following categories:
- Asylum seekers or refugees (application submitted for refugee recognition).
- Individuals with temporary leave to remain due to an asylum application (e.g. limited leave to remain, humanitarian protection) and not eligible for funding from Student Finance England.
- Partners or children of asylum seekers or unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
- Have a household income of under £35,000.
- Be unable to access UK government student financial support due to their current immigration status.
Description:
The University of Sussex Sanctuary Scholarship is designed to support students who cannot access student loans due to their immigration status. This scholarship not only covers full tuition fees but also provides a living allowance of £16,440 per year, along with a membership to Sussexsport. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to welcome and support students from diverse backgrounds, especially forced migrants.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship:
- Apply and receive an offer for a Master’s degree program at the University of Sussex commencing in September 2025.
- Complete the Sanctuary Scholarship application form and submit it by the deadline of June 1, 2025.
Last Date for Apply:
June 1, 2025
For more details and to apply, visit the University of Sussex website.
