London Metropolitan University Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 in UK

The London Metropolitan University Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 is designed for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students at London Metropolitan University in the UK. It specifically targets students who are asylum seekers, have humanitarian protection, or other specific immigration statuses in the UK, and are unable to access standard government student finance. The scholarship aims to remove financial barriers and make higher education more inclusive and accessible.

This is a fully-funded scholarship. It provides a full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the degree program. Additionally, recipients receive a maintenance grant equivalent to the maximum UK government Maintenance Loan, which is currently £13,762 per academic year. This grant is paid in three termly installments. Scholars also benefit from a designated academic mentor who provides guidance and support throughout their studies. The scholarship continues each year if students maintain satisfactory academic progress, meaning recipients do not need to reapply annually.

To be eligible, applicants must be applying for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at London Metropolitan University, including four-year degrees with a foundation year. Candidates must be seeking asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK, or be dependents or partners of asylum seekers with eligible status. This includes individuals holding humanitarian protection or discretionary/limited leave to remain under UK immigration rules, or those who have submitted an asylum claim in the UK and are awaiting a decision. Applicants must be unable to access UK government student finance due to their immigration status. Furthermore, all candidates must meet the university’s general admission requirements for their chosen course. This scholarship does not cover part-time study or non-degree programs.

Applicants are required to complete and submit the official scholarship application form. The university must support and validate the application for it to be considered by the scholarship panel. No other specific documents are explicitly listed beyond the application form itself.

Applicants must complete and submit the official scholarship application form by the deadline of June 5, 2026. It is crucial to ensure that the university supports and validates your application. Applications will be reviewed by a dedicated scholarship panel. Due to limited availability, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants can expect to be notified by July 31, 2026. Early application and careful attention to detail are encouraged.

This scholarship is highly competitive due to the limited number of awards available. In cases where maintenance support might adversely affect government aid for asylum seekers, it may be possible to provide support in kind. For any questions regarding eligibility or difficulties with the application process, students are advised to contact the University's fees and funding team via email at [email protected].